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Attract cardinals to your yard with this simple winter trick (no bird feeder needed)

Cardinals add joyous pops of color to a snowy or dreary winter background. It also happens you can provide more than just ...
Gainesville

Flight of the yellow cardinal: bird with rare mutation draws interest across Florida

Wildlife watchers have a chance to spot one of the rarest birds along the country's east coast in a wooded area at the University of Florida. Experts say Gainesville's newest feathered friend is a one ...

Why Indiana’s State Bird Isn’t Rare—But That’s the Point

The northern cardinal seems an obvious choice for Indiana’s state animal. Its vivid red feathers stand out against winter snow, while its clear whistles carry across yards and woodlots during quiet ...
Wane

Controversial cardinal: Why Indiana shares a state bird with 6 other states

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s official state bird is the northern cardinal, according to IN.gov. The Hoosier State isn’t, however, the only state that claims ownership of the red-feathered bird. Indiana is ...