Crimson-fronted cardinal

Paroaria baeri

The crimson-fronted cardinal is a bird species in the tanager family. It is not very closely related to the cardinals proper. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland.
Crimson-fronted Cardinal (Paroaria baeri) Brazil,Crimson-fronted cardinal,Geotagged,Paroaria baeri,Winter

Appearance

The crimson-fronted cardinal is relatively close to 16.5 cm, and is most often slim with a rounded crown. Its
voice is rather harsh and vigorous and includes descending, harsh whistles. Very little is known about its diet, however it most likely eats insects and few fruits.

Reproduction

Breeding season is often thought to be October through January, with some nests accompanied by eggs found in mid-December.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyThraupidae
GenusParoaria
SpeciesP. baeri
Photographed in
Brazil