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Graukardinal

Paroaria coronata

Least Concern
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A striking medium-sized bird with brilliant red crest, white face, and grey body native to South America from Bolivia and Brazil to Argentina, red-crested cardinals have been introduced to Hawaii and other Pacific islands, becoming iconic garden birds in Honolulu. They inhabit dense shrubs, grassland edges, and suburban gardens, foraging on seeds and small insects. Despite their name and superficial resemblance, they are not closely related to North American cardinals but belong to the tanager family.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile, Ecuador, Peru).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コウカンチョウ
Chinese 冠紅蠟嘴雀
Spanish Cardenilla crestada
French Paroare huppé
German Graukardinal
Portuguese cardeal
Russian Краснохохлая кардиналовая овсянка

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Graukardinal?
The scientific name of Graukardinal is Paroaria coronata. It belongs to the genus Paroaria.
What is the conservation status of Graukardinal?
Graukardinal (Paroaria coronata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Graukardinal live?
Graukardinal is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Japan, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Chile, Ecuador, Peru).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, Peru.
What family does Graukardinal belong to?
Graukardinal (Paroaria coronata) belongs to the genus Paroaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is Graukardinal endangered?
No, Graukardinal (Paroaria coronata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Graukardinal belong to?
Graukardinal (Paroaria coronata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Graukardinal?
The closest relatives of Graukardinal in the genus Paroaria include Blutstirnkardinal, Dominikanerkardinal, Mantelkardinal, Maskenkardinal, Schwarzkehlkardinal.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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