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Red-capped Cardinal

Paroaria gularis

Least Concern
Wingspan
16.7 cm
Weight
25.9 g
Family
Thraupidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 16.7 cm 6.6 in
Weight 25.9 g 0.91 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days.

Clutch Size

2-3

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Thraupidae (Tanagers)
Genus Paroaria
Species Paroaria gularis

Distribution

Red-capped Cardinal has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Red-capped Cardinal endangered?
The Red-capped Cardinal has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-capped Cardinal nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days.
How big is the Red-capped Cardinal?
The Red-capped Cardinal has a wingspan of 16.7 cm, weight of 25.9 g.
What order and family does the Red-capped Cardinal belong to?
The Red-capped Cardinal (Paroaria gularis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Thraupidae.

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