Cardinalidae

Cardinalidae (Cardinalidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 14 genuss with 51 known species. Key genus groups include Amaurospiza, Cardinalis, Caryothraustes, Chlorothraupis, Cyanocompsa, and Cyanoloxia. Among its members, 1 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Songbirds (Passeriformes).