Summary ²

The red-crested cardinal (Paroaria coronata) is a songbird with a prominent red head and crest. This species belongs in the family of the tanagers (Thraupidae). Notwithstanding its similar name, this bird is not closely related to the true cardinal family (Cardinalidae).

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1. (c) Lip Kee, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/lipkee/446077228/
2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paroaria_coronata

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