A.I. Came for Our Jobs, Our Art, and Our Souls. Now It’s Coming for Our Birds. Photos of A.I.–generated birds like the “Santa cardinal” are all over the internet and social media.

In December 2023, we investigated a similar photograph, allegedly showing a rare, red and white "Santa cardinal" bird. Unfortunately, that photograph also turned out to be AI-generated.

A rare red and white cardinal in it's festive colors makes an appearance in Canada. It's unusual look is caused by gynandromorphy. The bird's chromosomes didn't separate normally after ...