Red-cowled Cardinal
Paroaria dominicana
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Brazil
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The red-cowled cardinal (Paroaria dominicana) is a bird species in the tanager family (Thraupidae). It is not very closely related to the cardinals proper (Cardinalidae).
It is endemic to Brazil. It occurs in a wide range of dry to semi-humid open to semi-open habitats in north-eastern Brazil, especially the Caatinga region.
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Range and habitat
Forest of northeastern Brazil (Maranhão to Minas Gerais).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-cowled cardinal
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
