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Cardenilla crestada

Paroaria coronata

Least Concern

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El cardenal crestirojo (Paroaria coronata) es un ave mediana llamativa, con brillante cresta roja, cara blanca y cuerpo gris. Es originaria de Sudamerica, desde Bolivia y Brasil hasta Argentina, y ha sido introducida en Hawaii y otras islas del Pacifico, donde se ha convertido en un ave emblematica de los jardines de Honolulu. Habita arbustos densos, bordes de pastizales y jardines suburbanos, donde se alimenta de semillas e insectos pequenos. A pesar de su nombre y parecido superficial, no esta emparentada con los cardenales norteamericanos, sino que pertenece a la familia de los tangaras.

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).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇱 Chile 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇵🇪 Peru 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (paseriformes)

Species

Paroaria coronata (Cardenilla crestada)

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

Similar Species in Paroaria

Cardenilla frentirroja

Paroaria baeri

Least Concern

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Cardenilla piquigualda

Paroaria capitata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cardenilla crestada?

The scientific name of Cardenilla crestada is Paroaria coronata. It belongs to the genus Paroaria.

What is the conservation status of Cardenilla crestada?

Cardenilla crestada (Paroaria coronata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Cardenilla crestada live?

Cardenilla crestada 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 Cardenilla crestada belong to?

Cardenilla crestada (Paroaria coronata) belongs to the genus Paroaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.

Is Cardenilla crestada endangered?

No, Cardenilla crestada (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 Cardenilla crestada belong to?

Cardenilla crestada (Paroaria coronata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Cardenilla crestada?

The closest relatives of Cardenilla crestada in the genus Paroaria include Cardenal Enmascarado, Cardenal Gorrirrojo, Cardenilla dominica, Cardenilla frentirroja, Cardenilla piquigualda.