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cardeal

Paroaria coronata

Least Concern
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O cardeal-de-topete-vermelho (Paroaria coronata) e uma ave media e notavel, com topete vermelho brilhante, rosto branco e corpo cinza. E originaria da America do Sul, da Bolivia e do Brasil ate a Argentina, e foi introduzida no Hawaii e em outras ilhas do Pacifico, tornando-se uma ave iconica dos jardins de Honolulu. Habita arbustos densos, bordas de campos e jardins suburbanos, alimentando-se de sementes e pequenos insetos. Apesar do nome e da semelhanca superficial, nao e parente proximo dos cardeais norte-americanos, pertencendo a familia dos 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).

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 cardeal?
The scientific name of cardeal is Paroaria coronata. It belongs to the genus Paroaria.
What is the conservation status of cardeal?
cardeal (Paroaria coronata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does cardeal live?
cardeal 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 cardeal belong to?
cardeal (Paroaria coronata) belongs to the genus Paroaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is cardeal endangered?
No, cardeal (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 cardeal belong to?
cardeal (Paroaria coronata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of cardeal?
The closest relatives of cardeal in the genus Paroaria include cardeal-da-amazônia, cardeal-do-araguaia, cardeal-do-nordeste, cavalaria, Masked Cardinal.

Native Range — 15 Countries

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