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Spirit Bird: ‘One-in-a-million’ yellow cardinal seen in Alabama

Birdwatchers are flocking to Alabama to see an uncommon yellow cardinal after photographs of the species emerged on the Internet and social media. The bird was initially observed in Charlie Stephenson’s backyard in Alabaster, Alabama, in late January. The cardinal is an adult male in the same species as the ordinary red cardinal, but it has a genetic mutation that allows it to have bright yellow feathers instead of the customary vivid red, according to Auburn University biology professor Geoffrey Hill. Modes: Standard Stephenson said the bird has been a punctual visitor to her backyard feeder: “Every time we’ve looked for him, he’ll show up at
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