Officially declared the state flower of North Carolina in 1941 ... the tree's foliage provides shelter and nesting sites for birds and small animals. During the winter months, the bright red ...

The Ruby-throated hummingbird is a small bird that’s bright green in color. Look out for males’ signature splash of red.

North Carolina's state motto is "Esse Quam Videri." It's a Latin phrase that roughly translates to "to be rather than to seem." The state bird of North Carolina sticks out among the rest.

North Carolina farmers are taking precautions to fight the spread of the bird flu. Bird flu can be transmitted through the ...

North Carolina has the third highest number of birds affected by avian influenza in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Why it matters: The number of reported avian flu ...

North Carolina Wildlife says the only other confirmed case in wild birds was in Buncombe County. Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscasts In January, state agriculture officials confirmed bird flu at a ...

the state veterinarian, said in a written statement. When birds in a commercial poultry flock test positive for bird flu, North Carolina officials typically kill all of the birds by filling barns ...