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Bright red cardinals are commonly part of Christmas cards, holiday decor and the general spirit of wintertime. This bird, called the Northern Cardinal, is North Carolina’s state bird (six other ...

The cardinal became the state bird in Ohio and Indiana in the same year — 1933. Kentucky, North Carolina, West Virginia and Virginia followed suit in 1942, 1943, 1949 and 1950, respectively.

A bright red Northern Cardinal highlights the winter vines of wisteria where it perches. Jean Tanner Island Packet Bright red cardinals are commonly part of Christmas cards, holiday decor and the ...

And for good reason. The cardinal’s red plumage derives from carotenoids in seeds and fruits. The richer its red feathers, the more attractive the bird is as a breeding partner.