Male cardinals are red. Female cardinals are tan. The odd bird that's been roosting outside John and Shirley Caldwell's kitchen in Erie, Pennsylvania, is an even split of both. Divided down the middle ...

Here’s some facts you might not know about Kentucky’s State Bird — the Cardinal. Both the male and female cardinals sing. The songs typically last 2 to 3 seconds and sound like the bird is saying ...

ERIE, Pa. – Longtime birder Jamie Hill knew he'd come across something rare. The Waterford, Pennsylvania, man saw a northern cardinal that appeared to be male on its right side and female on its left.

Plumage is a term that refers to the characteristics of a bird's feathers. Shown here is the normal plumage of an adult northern cardinal. The female northern cardinal is often thought of as not ...

A birdwatching couple in northwestern Pennsylvania has documented one of nature's most rare and elusive occurrences. Jeffrey and Shirley Caldwell, two experienced birdwatchers based in Erie, lured of ...

There’s no flitting around it, this is a rare bird. A cardinal that appears to be half-female and half-male was recently spotted in Pennsylvania. Jamie Hill, a birdwatcher for 48 years, documented the ...

In a backyard in Erie, Pa., an unusual cardinal has appeared, displaying both male and female traits. Scientists say it may be a so-called gynandromorph. By Karen Weintraub A bird hopping outside the ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Male cardinals are red. Female cardinals are tan. The odd bird that's been roosting outside Jeff ...