Red-crested Cardinal
Paroaria coronata
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The red-crested cardinal (Paroaria coronata) is a passerine bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. Notwithstanding its similar name, this bird is not closely related to the true cardinal family Cardinalidae. It is sometimes known as the Brazilian cardinal.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Bolivia to central Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and far southeastern Brazil.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-crested 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.
