The yellow cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata) is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of its genus, Gubernatrix.

Oct 28, 2023 · Are there really yellow cardinals? Yellow cardinals are real. They’re also very rare and not normal in terms of coloration. Shortly, I’ll explain the genetic defect that causes some cardinals to …

Feb 22, 2018 · If it sticks around Alabaster and is still yellow next winter, a mutation is the likeliest culprit. But if it comes out red after another molt, it means the bird somehow recalibrated its pigments.

Feb 13, 2024 · Yellow cardinals stand out as highly notable outliers from the common bright red plumage. The genetic mutation causing their unique coloration is extremely rare, estimated to occur …

Jan 9, 2025 · Just before Christmas, two backyard birders in Michigan were in for the ultimate surprise–a yellow Northern Cardinal. Arlene and John McDaniel spotted the incredibly rare bird in …

Jan 3, 2023 · The yellow cardinal is an incredibly rare phenomenon, stunning even the most experienced bird watchers. The unique colour of this otherwise iconic red cardinal is caused by a …

Jan 2, 2023 · Experts estimate there are about a dozen of these birds in North America. The coloration probably comes from a genetic mutation that doesn't turn the pigments from the birds' diet into red, …

Apr 29, 2022 · The vibrant yellow hues of the Yellow Cardinal add a splash of color to the thorny scrub habitats and forest edges where it occurs. Males sing loudly from larger trees.

Jan 4, 2025 · Michigan Audubon Conservation Manager Chad Machinski said it’s exciting that a yellow northern cardinal was spotted in the Lansing area. He said they are rare, but not unheard of.

Discover the incredible yellow cardinal, from rare genetic Northern Cardinals to endangered South American species. Learn where to spot them and why they matter