A young songbird that has hatched and left its nest is called a fledgling. Here I show a fledgling northern cardinal that I photographed May 12. Fledgling northern cardinals look like they are dusty ...

The northern cardinal is a year-round native resident songbird of our part of the world. It is one of the most loved of all birds on Earth. A bright red happy spot on a winter limb is always a welcome ...

Close up of a male Northern cardinal, known for its vivid red plumage and distinctive features that include a red beak and a black mask around the eyes. All living organisms host microbiomes composed ...