Red Crested Cardinal
by Elizabeth Winter
Title
Red Crested Cardinal
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The red-crested cardinal (Paroaria coronata) is a bird species in the tanager family (Thraupidae). It was formerly placed in the Emberizidae, and notwithstanding its common name, it is not very closely related to the true cardinals (family Cardinalidae).
It is found in northern Argentina, Bolivia, southern Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and heavily degraded former forest. Among other regions, it is found in southern part 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 its very similar-looking close relative, the red-cowled cardinal (P. dominicana).[2]
The yellow-billed cardinal (P. capitata) could be easily confused with the red-crested cardinal; both the red-cowled and yellow-billed have a very short crest that is not visible except in excited birds, and in the case of the latter, a black throat, darker upper parts and a bright yellow bill.
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December 25th, 2012
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Kathy M Krause
Elizabeth, I wanted to look at this amazing red crested cardinal again! I've never seen one before and really enjoy this capture of yours! LF
Kathy M Krause
Oh my gosh Elizabeth!!! This capture is so amazing, beautiful and I love the details! Wow! LF
Laura D Young
Love this! Great capture and vibrant color! We don't have these birds in the South so it's a great treat to see your beautiful image! l/f
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