Vermilion Cardinal
Cardinalis phoeniceus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cardinalis-phoeniceus"></birdfyi-bird>The Vermilion Cardinal (Cardinalis phoeniceus) is a bird species in the family Cardinalidae (cardinals & grosbeaks), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.9 cm and a weight of 29.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.9 cm | 6.7 in |
| Weight | 29.75 g | 1.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-13 days. Fledging: 12-13 days.
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cardinalidae (Cardinals & Grosbeaks) |
| Genus | Cardinalis |
| Species | Cardinalis phoeniceus |
Distribution
Vermilion Cardinal has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cardinalidae family