The answer to last week’s mystery is the northern cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis, pictured in photo #2.

Treasured by bird enthusiasts for their song, beauty, and mating habits, creating a suitable environment will bring cardinals to your backyard year-round. We talked with David Mizejewski of the ...

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 ...