Crimson-fronted cardinal

The crimson-fronted cardinal (Paroaria baeri) is a bird species in the tanager family (Thraupidae). It is not very closely related to the cardinals proper (Cardinalidae). It is endemic to Brazil.

Crimson-fronted cardinal
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Passeriformes
Family:	Thraupidae
Genus:	Paroaria
Species:	P. baeri
Binomial name
Paroaria baeri Hellmayr, 1907

Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. The crimson-fronted cardinal is about 16.5 cm in length, 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.

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

References

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1. BirdLife International (2017). "Paroaria baeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T22721597A119470653. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T22721597A119470653.en. Retrieved 12 November 2021.
2. Jaramillo, A. & de Juana, E. (2014). Crimson-fronted Cardinal (Paroaria baeri). In: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., Sargatal, J., Christie, D.A. & de Juana, E. (eds.) (2014). Handbook of the Birds of the World Alive. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. (retrieved from http://www.hbw.com/node/62102 on 22 March 2015).