What Do Cardinal Eggs Look Like? There are a few ways to identify Northern cardinal eggs. First, look at their general color. The eggs of these birds come in hues of off-white, such as grayish white ...

The bluebird feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates (such as moths, worms, flies, ants, etc.), but they will search for berries, especially in winter. You will often see them perched on wires ...

Cowbird mothers abandon their eggs in the nests of other bird species, but the chicks somehow manage to find their flock and ...

The Big 12 features iconic mascots, with some being around for as long as the football team itself, and while they each carry their traditions, some miss the mark. So let's break into our off-season ...

When I sat down to write this column the sun had come out, and it was good to see it. We were in a drought situation for so long that I don’t want to complain about all the rain we’ve recently gotten.

Nestled in southeast Missouri, Poplar Bluff offers retirees a delightful mix of outdoor recreation and small-town affordability. The historic downtown area features charming brick buildings that house ...

Their feathers, roosting behaviors and adaptability help birds survive the cold, “nature’s proving ground.” By Margaret Roach Winter mornings begin at David Sibley’s Deerfield, Mass ...

Just before Christmas, two backyard birders in Michigan were in for the ultimate surprise–a yellow Northern Cardinal. Arlene and John McDaniel spotted the incredibly rare bird in their backyard ...

Genetic mutation causing a northern cardinal to be yellow is a 1-in-10 million bird.

The homeowner who first spotted the new yellow cardinal requested that her identity not be disclosed in this story to protect the bird, and her property, from unwanted attention.

Second only to the occasional wintertime painted bunting ― a flamboyant little bird that looks like it emerged from a paint can ― cardinals are the stars of the backyard feeder.

One woman had to do a double-take when she saw a bird the shape and size of a cardinal...that happened to be yellow.