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Yellow-billed Cardinal
A species of Cardinal-tanagers Scientific name : Paroaria capitata Genus : Cardinal-tanagers
Yellow-billed Cardinal, A species of Cardinal-tanagers
Botanical name: Paroaria capitata
Genus: Cardinal-tanagers
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Description
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The yellow-billed cardinal (Paroaria capitata) is a bird species in the tanager family (Thraupidae). It is not very closely related to the cardinals proper (Cardinalidae). It occurs in Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Uruguay, and northern Argentina and has been introduced on the island of Hawai'i. It breeds in moist shrubland. The yellow-billed cardinal could be easily confused with the red-crested cardinal. The yellow-billed cardinal does not have a crest.
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Size
17 cm
Colors
Black
Red
Gray
White
Life Expectancy
2-3 years
Feeding Habits
Yellow-billed Cardinal primarily consumes insects, various other invertebrates, and seeds. This species employs active foraging techniques, often on the ground. Yellow-billed Cardinal showcases a flexible diet with the ability to adapt to available food resources.
Habitat
The yellow-billed Cardinal is typically found in a variety of moist habitats, including forested marshes, flooded fields, and riparian scrub areas. It occupies regions with wooded lakeshores and is often seen along the shores of lakes, ponds, and rivers. This species adapts to semi-urban environments, such as the edges of towns and villages, and frequents the borders of moist pastures or wet meadows. Its habitat ranges from sea level up to elevations of approximately 500 meters.
Dite type
Granivorous
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General Info
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Feeding Habits
Bird Feeder Type
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Platform
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Ground
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Cardinal-tanagers Species
Yellow-billed Cardinal