The bluebird feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates (such as moths, worms, flies, ants, etc.), but they will search for berries, especially in winter. You will often see them perched on wires ...

2 sisters believe a red cardinal visit was a heavenly sign from their late mother, a miracle message after her death. Even more astounding, the bird didn’t want to leave.

One source I found stated that the birds sometimes mistake “small red objects” to be male cardinals attacking. Why is the designation of the Northern Cardinal as “state bird” important?

Nation’s grassland birds, found in 14 states, have declined 43% since 1970, more than any other category, and are currently ‘in crisis.’ ...

Discover how long baby birds stay in the nest, how long it takes bird eggs to hatch, how baby birds learn to fly and more ...

The Illini will pay homage to Grange on Saturday with throwback uniforms and hand-painted helmets that took 18 months to create.

There are about 10,0000 bird species in the world, about 2,000 of which live in North America. They come in all shapes, sizes, colors and personalities. Northern Cardinals, Bald Eagles, American ...

Nature dared not disappoint as southern Illinois experiences its second recent solar eclipse As darkness descended Monday in the path of totality, the air cooled, a bullfrog hummed a bass line and ...

But some people truly believe birds aren’t real. Case in point: 2024 NFL Draft prospect and former Illinois tight end Tip Reiman at the combine.

In richness of plumage, elegance of motion, and strength of song, this species surpasses all its kindred in the United States. It is known by the names of Red-bird, Virginia Nightingale, Cardinal-bird ...

A central Illinois Chapter of the Audubon Society is distancing itself from the name of the founder of the national bird watching movement. The John Wesley Powell Chapter of the National Audubon ...