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Masked Cardinal

Masked Cardinal

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The Masked Cardinal is a striking bird with a bright red head and black mask across its eyes, contrasting with a white belly and gray back. It is often found near water in tropical lowlands.
Where to spot
Found in tropical lowlands of northern South America (Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador). Inhabits open areas near water, riparian zones, and swamps.
How to spot
Look along the edges of rivers, lakes, ponds, and swamps. They are often conspicuous, perching on exposed branches over water or foraging on floating vegetation. Listen for their clear, whistled song.
When to spot
Observable year-round in its range. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Masked Cardinal (Paroaria nigrogenis) (8079762175).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria nigrogenis 339473672.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria nigrogenis 463598096.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria nigrogenis 465012786.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria nigrogenis Cardenal pantanero Masked Cardinal (16142981219).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria nigrogenis Cardenal pantanero Masked Cardinal (6262582506).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria nigrogenis Cardenal pantanero Masked Cardinal (7568468686).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria nigrogenis Cardenal pantanero Masked Cardinal (8494974631).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Masked Cardinals are highly social, often seen in small groups or pairs foraging along riverbanks and lake edges, or perching in low shrubs over water.
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