For many people, cardinals represent messengers from heaven, often signifying that a loved one is near. For others, cardinals are signs of good luck, confidence, and encouragement.A thoughtful, unique gift for birders and nature lovers, this vividly hand-painted treasure box adds a fun accent to anyone’s home or office decor. Did you know? Like most birds, cardinals are monogamous. Both mother and father take responsibility for feeding their nestlings. The Northern Cardinal is also known as a Virginia Nightingale and Winter Redbird. Cardinals are the most common state bird, representing seven states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.