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Juvinile Red-crested Cardinal

Paroaria coronata

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Description:

Also known as Brazillian Cardinal, it was introduced into the Island of Hawaii around 1930s.

Immature are like the adults* but the ehad and the crest are orange-brown; Bill is black.

*Adult gray above and white below with a distinctive red head, crest, and upper breast. Bill is silver-gray; Legs are dark.

Habitat:

This is a wide spread urban bird, found in parks, lawns, and open dry forest. It forages on the ground for seeds, plant matter, insects, and fruits.

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PublishedJuly 13, 2014

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