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Red-crested Cardinal (Paroaria coronata)

Red-crested Cardinal (Paroaria coronata)
Red-crested Cardinal (Paroaria coronata)
Red-crested Cardinal, Kokee State Park
Red-crested Cardinal, Kokee State Park
Red-crested Cardinal (Paroaria coronata)
Red-crested Cardinal, Kokee State Park

About Red-crested Cardinal (Paroaria coronata)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Perching Birds
  • Family: Tanagers and Allies

The red-crested cardinal is a passerine bird in the tanager family 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.

Source: Wikipedia

Visits

  • 2005-02-17

    Trelew, Argentina
    Seen in Gaiman, according to book, this is far south of their range.
  • 2005-03-25

    Kauai - Kokee State Park, United States of America
    Common on island. Very tame in the overlook parking lot. Attracted to electric car window sound.
    Image from 2005-03-25
  • 2012-11-03

    Honolulu Int'l AP, United States of America
  • 2021-11-19

    Buenos Aires Reserva Costeneras, Argentina
    Image from 2021-11-19
  • 2021-12-12

    Buenos Aires Reserva Costeneras, Argentina