The red-crested cardinal (Paroaria coronata) is a songbird with a prominent red head and crest. This species belongs in the family of the tanagers (Thraupidae). Notwithstanding its similar name, this bird is not closely related to the true cardinal family (Cardinalidae).
It is found in northern Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul and the Pantanal. 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).
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.
Video Red-crested cardinal
In popular culture
Pedro (voiced by will.i.am) from the film series Rio (2011 film) and Rio 2 is a rapping red crested cardinal and a good friend of Nico the canary. Also seen in the 1990 TV adaption of Stephen King's IT when one of the kids - Stan - is "collecting birds" in the park.
Maps Red-crested cardinal
References
External links
- Red-crested cardinal videos on the Internet Bird Collection
- Stamps (for Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay) with range map
- Red-crested cardinal photo gallery VIREO
Source of article : Wikipedia
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