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Paroaria coronata
Red-crested Cardinal: Native to South America, this bird has a bright red head, crest, face, chin and upper breast. The upperparts are gray with an incomplete white collar that nearly meets at the back of the neck. It has white underparts, a light gray bill and gray legs and feet. It mainly feeds on plant seeds, fruits, berries and insects. It has an undulating flight. Sexes are similar.
Grassy field.
Despite its name it is not closely related to birds in the Cardinal family. It was first released on the Island of Oahu in 1928. The Red-crested Cardinal is also known as the Brazilian Cardinal.
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