The male Northern Cardinal is hard to miss. Its vibrant red head and black eye mask stands in stark contrast to winter’s bleary hues, spring’s pastel florals and summer’s bright greens. Once you learn ...

Deacon Greg Kandra reported the story this morning over at The Deacon’s Bench. It seemed the world was watching the finale–and among viewers of the live show last night was Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, ...

Many people assume that male songbirds are the ones doing the crooning. But more than 660 species of songbirds are known in which the females sing as well. And there are still 3,500 species of ...

It's hard to resist a northern cardinal bird. They're lively, bright and amazing songsters. Amid the browns, blues and greens of the natural world, northern cardinals are showstoppers. And in winter's ...

Luis Antonio Tagle, a cardinal from the Philippines mentioned as a candidate for the next pope, is facing criticism from conservative Catholic groups for singing John Lennon's "Imagine" six years ago.

Even on a steamy August day, my spirit animal sings. Richee-ear. Richee-ear. Rit. Rit. Rit. Rit. Birdy. Birdy. Birdy. Cheer. Cheer. Cheer. The northern cardinal’s varied melodic notes shine like a ...

Birders and non-birders alike love the Northern Cardinal. The singing of the male cardinal is a sure harbinger of early spring. To many birders, the cardinal has taken the mantle of announcing spring ...

What Does a Northern Cardinal Bird Look Like? It’s hard to resist a northern cardinal bird. They’re lively, bright and amazing songsters. Amid the browns, blues and greens of the natural world, ...