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A photo of a Red-crested Cardinal (Paroaria coronata)
Red-crested Cardinal

Red-crested Cardinal

Paroaria coronata

The red-crested cardinal (Paroaria coronata) is a songbird, the species belonging to the family of tanagers (Thraupidae). Notwithstanding its similar name, this bird is not closely related to the true cardinal family (Cardinalidae). It is sometimes known as the Brazilian cardinal. Red-crested Cardinal's are a medium-sized species showing a red head, with a red bib and a short red crest that the bird raises when excited. Belly, breast and undertail are white, with a gray back, wings, and tail. Wing coverts are gray, but the primaries, secondaries, and rectrices show a darker gray. Juveniles are similar to the adults, but they show a dull brownish orange head and bib. This species is very similar to a close relative, the red-cowled cardinal (P. dominicana). It is also similar to the yellow-billed cardinal (P. capitata), but the latter bird has a black throat, darker upper parts and a bright yellow bill.
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Rebeckah Watkins
Friday 22 Sep 2023 - 1:22am
United States
A photo of a Red-crested Cardinal photographed in Friend's House Peru
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Jarred West
Wednesday 20 Sep 2023 - 6:33pm
Peru
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Jessica M
Thursday 14 Sep 2023 - 3:45am
United States
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Nick Ivansson
Friday 01 Sep 2023 - 9:09pm
Argentina
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