The ideal Northern Cardinal habitat has dense vegetation for nesting and perching. They also need open areas to forage for food. The state bird of North Carolina produces music that could rival ...

There are many critters designated by law to symbolize North Carolina. For example, we have an official state bird (red cardinal), reptile (eastern box turtle), horse (colonial Spanish ...

On Tuesday, state senator Natalie Murdock pitched an idea. The Durham Democrat filed a bill declaring Petey Pablo’s ...

A state Senate bill filed on Tuesday proposes adopting the song “Raise Up” as North Carolina’s official state hip-hop song.

Many of the most interesting Northern Cardinal facts relate to their cultural significance over time. They've been the state bird of North Carolina since 1942. That's enough time for residents ...