The cheerful songs and whistles of the Northern Cardinal are some of the first sounds of spring. A special structure in the throat produces the birds' sweeping notes, and both males and females sing. Join sound recordist Greg Budney and learn more in our Video of the Week. | Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Breeding season has begun! It's the time of year when you might see birds displaying courtship behaviors at your backyard feeders. Here, a male Northern Cardinal arrives with a gift of seed for a female. This food-sharing behavior between adults, also known as "allofeeding," is suggested to be a form of courtship, whereby food sharing helps build or maintain a strong pair-bond between mates. Have you seen any birds courting out your window? Watch LIVE at AllAboutBirds.org/CornellFeeders | Bird C

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