After an inspiring pigeon encounter with her son, a mother discovered a new appreciation for birds and the everyday wonders ...

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 beautiful male cardinal bird in this hilarious YouTube clip is very interested in a female and is not being subtle about it! The obvious way he is checking her out may seem amusing to us, but ...

Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, who was accused of covering up cases of abuse as archbishop of Los Angeles, will have an official role in the ceremonies around Francis’ funeral.

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U.S. birds display a wide array of striking hues. But just how colorful are our American birds? What you need to know from ...

Photos of A.I.–generated birds like the “Santa cardinal” are all over the internet and social media.

Cardinal bird Widespread and abundant, the cherry red birds called Cardinals can be spotted throughout the United States and as far north as southeastern Canada.