Gloria Wright / The Post-Standard, 2009 A male cardinal, in his bright red plumage, sits in the branches of a lilac in Tully. Courtesy Ann Bryant This photo of a bald cardinal was taken by Ann ...

Q: I watched a beautiful male cardinal feeding an all-brown bird on the roof of my garage. Why would it feed another species? A: That’s a great observation and it indicates how different young ...

The cardinal was spotted Monday on the PixCams bird feeder camera in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. Turns out the feathers are actually what you would see under the bird's red feathers.

The northern cardinal is a familiar bird in our area. Easy to see and easy to identify; the jaunty crest and bright red feathers of the male are unmistakable.

Occasionally, a genetic mutation occurs in a cardinal, turning its feathers yellow instead of red. In mid-winter, the male and female, now in their most brilliant attire, engage in courtship feeding.

A: You're right, cardinal feathers get their red pigment from the foods the birds eat, and the color is deposited before the birds molt new feathers in the fall.

Cardinals are beloved backyard birds. To attract more redbirds, fill these cardinal bird feeders with their favorite types of ...

Why aren't bird feathers restricted to the shades of black, ... So, even though a red cardinal singing at the top of a tree is very visible to friends and foes alike, ...

ALABASTER, Ala. — Unlike the Redbirds who flock to downtown St. Louis each summer, an extremely rare cardinal has gained nationwide attention — and it's all because of a genetic mutation.

An extremely rare bird is dazzling the internet with its bright and beautiful feathers. Skip to content. NOWCAST WXII 12 News at 11pm. ... Photo of 'one in a million' yellow cardinal goes viral ...