Red-crested Cardinal
A species of Cardinal-tanagers Scientific name : Paroaria coronata Genus : Cardinal-tanagers
Red-crested Cardinal, A species of Cardinal-tanagers
Botanical name: Paroaria coronata
Genus: Cardinal-tanagers
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Description
The red-crested Cardinal has a melodious song and a bright red crest that makes this songbird easy to spot whether it is in an urban or an agricultural area. It gets its common name, 'Red-crested Cardinal', from its bright-colored feathers. It is featured on postage stamps in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, which are also the bird’s native countries.
Size
19 cm
Life Expectancy
15 years
Feeding Habits
Red-crested Cardinal, an omnivore, feeds on seeds, berries, fruits, and insects. It forages on the ground and exhibits a preference for open areas to hunt and peck its diverse diet.
Habitat
Red-crested Cardinal thrives in subtropical or tropical environments, often inhabiting areas like dry shrubland and regions where forests have been heavily degraded. Elevated up to 500 metres, they are frequently found in semi-open locales featuring shrubs and scattered trees. Broader geographical habitats include arid lowland scrub, savannahs intermingled with taller vegetation, thorny woodlands, as well as open pampas. They utilize secondary growth scrub and tend to be situated near water sources. Though not limited to aquatic vicinities, red-crested Cardinal is common in zones proximate to rivers, marshes, and lakes. The species adapts well to anthropogenic landscapes such as agricultural lands, urban parks, towns, and cities. During breeding, red-crested Cardinal may utilize denser forests but remains reliant on the adjacent open areas and pastures.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Feeding Habits
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Distribution Area
This species can be found mainly in northern Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul and 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. 
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Cardinal-tanagers Species
Red-crested Cardinal 
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