Red-crested cardinal

It is found in northern Argentina, Bolivia, southern Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Among others, it is found in southern regions of the Pantanal. It has also been introduced to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. In Brazil, it has been introduced to various places outside its historical range, as in the Tietê Ecological Park in São Paulo, alongside with its close relative, the Red-cowled Cardinal. The Yellow-billed Cardinal could be easily confused with the Red-crested Cardinal. The Yellow-billed Cardinal does not have a crest.

The Red-crested cardinal is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Red-crested Cardinal (Paroaria coronata) is a bird species in the tanager family (Thraupidae). It was formerly placed in the Emberizidae and is not very closely related to the cardinals proper (Cardinalidae). It is found in northern Argentina, Bolivia, southern Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Among others, it is found in southern regions of the Pantanal. It has also been introduced to Hawaii and Puerto Rico. More

2007, the Red-crested Cardinal! Be the first birder on your block to check this five-star bird off your life list! Sneak preview this Saturday, at a Hawaiian island near you!" Too dramatic? Perhaps I have been watching a few too many car commercials on TV lately. From the pictures we see of Hawaii we might think that it's an area of lush rain forests, filled with all sorts for tropical birds, freaky looking jungle creatures, scary snakes and wild monkeys. More

The Red-crested Cardinal has a fairly large range, estimated globally at 2,400,000 square kilometers. It is primarily found in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Paraguay, though it has also been introduced to the United States. This bird prefers a dry Subtropical or Tropical Shrubland ecosystem, though it has been known to reside in heavily degraded former forests. The population of the bird has not been determined but is known to be frequent in many of its native areas. More

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Red-crested Cardinal Immature - Immature is similar to adult with brown head, crest, and upperbreast. Red-crested Cardinal Immature Red-crested Cardinal - Bright red head, crest, face, chin and upperbreast. Upperparts are gray with an incomplete white collar that nearly meets at the back of the neck. Underparts are white. Red-crested Cardinal . Bird database and its related content, illustrations and media is Copyright © 2002 - 2007 Whatbird.com All rights reserved. More

A species of the tanager family, the red-crested cardinal is a kissin’ cousin of our backyard North American cardinal. This cardinal has a white-feathered breast with dark gray or black wing and tail feathers with thin white edges, a red crest on its head and medium tan bill. The juveniles characteristically have a brown crest and black bill. Adults are about 7 inches long. More

The Red-crested Cardinal feeds on the ground for seeds, plant matter, insects, and fruit. Often found in pairs or small family groups. Also known as the Brazilian Cardinal. Appearance: General: 7.5 inches in length. Sexes similar. Adult: Dark gray above. White hindneck and underparts. Bright red head, crest, and upper breast. Silver-gray bill. Dark legs. Juvenile: Similar to adult, but has brown head, crest, and upperbreast. Dark bill. More

Aspects of the topic red-crested cardinal are discussed in the following places at Britannica. Assorted References * cardinals (in cardinal (bird)) Other cardinals belong to the genus Paroaria. The red-crested cardinal (P. coronata), also known as the Brazilian cardinal, has a red head, a white belly, and gray wings. More

My male Red-crested Cardinal eat the eggs in the nest. How can I help him to stop his bad behaviour? 2. on November 7, 2008 at 7:11 pm | Reply Val Lee Dear Hendrik, Your Red-crested Cardinal is not very nice. He reminds me of our female cat, Cassidy, who only loves me. She hates every other person and animal. More