Red Crested Cardinal
29 January 2012 23:35 Filed in: Emberizidae Cardinals Brazil Rio Grande do Sul Mostardas Lagoa do Peixe Mato Grosso Pantanal Pouso Alegre Lodge
Copyright monacoeye • Pantanal, Brazil • August 2011
Bird name: Red Crested Cardinal
Latin: Paroaria coronata
Other: Cardeal-de-topete-vermelho (Br) • Cardenal de cresta roja, Cardenal copete rojo (Es)
Family: Emberizidae • Cardinals
Range: Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, Argentina, Uruguay
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The Red-crested Cardinal is found in the southern South American countries, including Rio Grande do Sul and the Pantanal.
Unmistakable in its range by its red crest, white front and grey back. Much less common than the Yellow-billed Cardinal.
Below, Red-crested Cardinal, Pantanal, Brazil • August 2011
Below, Red-crested Cardinal, Mostardas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil • November 2009
Below, Red-crested Cardinal neck marks, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil • November 2009
Below, Red-crested Cardinal, with Campo Flickers, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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