Red-cowled Cardinal
A species of Cardinal-tanagers Scientific name : Paroaria dominicana Genus : Cardinal-tanagers
Red-cowled Cardinal, A species of Cardinal-tanagers
Botanical name: Paroaria dominicana
Genus: Cardinal-tanagers
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The red-cowled cardinal (Paroaria dominicana) is a bird species in the tanager family (Thraupidae). It is not very closely related to the cardinals proper (Cardinalidae). It is endemic to Brazil. It occurs in a wide range of dry to semi-humid open to semi-open habitats in north-eastern Brazil, especially the Caatinga region. It has been introduced (probably by means of escaped caged individuals) to Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, being locally common even in urban areas. 
Size
18 cm
Feeding Habits
Red-cowled Cardinal primarily consumes vegetable matter and insects. It forages on the ground, often in pairs or family groups, indicating a social aspect to its feeding behavior.
Habitat
The red-cowled Cardinal thrives in a variety of arid to semi-arid habitats, predominantly characterized by light caatinga woodlands and open, scrubby areas of dry forests. It exhibits a high degree of adaptability, extending its range to human-modified landscapes including villages, parks, and the peripheries of agricultural regions. Its presence is noted in regions across broad tropical and sub-tropical zones.
Dite type
Granivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Genus
Cardinal-tanagers Species
Red-cowled Cardinal 
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