In the United States, the northern cardinal (referred to as just "cardinal") is the mascot of numerous athletic teams; however, most teams portray the bird with a yellow beak and legs.
The Telegraph: It's National Mascot Day and Cardinals' Fredbird is No. 3 in MLB
He's been around for more than 40 years and chances are strong you've taken a picture, exchanged a high-five, shared a hug or even got a playful kiss from the St. Louis Cardinals beloved mascot ...
It's National Mascot Day and Cardinals' Fredbird is No. 3 in MLB
Houston Chronicle: Bellaire's Cardinal mascot says it's a hot act, but fun
San Antonio Express-News: ‘He’s like a celebrity’: 14-year-old lives his dream as mascot Coco the Cardinal
‘He’s like a celebrity’: 14-year-old lives his dream as mascot Coco the Cardinal
MLive: Burton teen is behind the mask of Davison High School's new Cardinal mascot
DAVISON TOWNSHIP, Michigan — Zach Larmor is just getting started in his new role as the Davison High School's new Cardinal mascot but already it's been better than he anticipated. “It’s been a lot ...
Burton teen is behind the mask of Davison High School's new Cardinal mascot