About the Red-cowled Cardinal
The red-cowled cardinal is a bird species in the tanager family (Thraupidae). It is not very closely related to the cardinals proper (Cardinalidae).
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Paroaria dominicana |
| Species Codes | reccar2, RCCA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-cowled Cardinal belong to?
The Red-cowled Cardinal (Paroaria dominicana) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-cowled Cardinal?
The red-cowled cardinal is a bird species in the tanager family (Thraupidae). It is not very closely related to the cardinals proper (Cardinalidae)....
Where can I report a Red-cowled Cardinal sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-cowled Cardinal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reccar2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
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