As one of the most popular birds in America, it's easy to see why birdwatchers love their brilliant red plumage.

Tropical Audubon president José Francisco Barros says only about three such sightings are reported in the country each year.

The teenage Sonia Sotomayor was easy to spot in the halls of her New York high school. Her uniform was often askew -- a once-crisp shirt protruding out and over her skirt's waistband as she carried a ...