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Red-cowled Cardinal

Red-cowled Cardinal

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The Red-cowled Cardinal is a vibrant and attractive bird, endemic to a specific region of eastern Brazil. It has a distinctive red head and bib that extends to form a "cowling" around its neck.
Where to spot
Endemic to the coastal plain and lower elevations of eastern Brazil, particularly in dry deciduous woodlands, thorny scrub, and restinga (coastal scrub).
How to spot
Look in dense scrub, open woodlands, and coastal vegetation. They often forage on the ground. Listen for their distinctive, clear whistled song.
When to spot
A resident species, observable year-round within its range. Best observed in the early morning or late afternoon.
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File:Cardeal-do-nordeste (Paroaria dominicana) - Red-cowled Cardinal.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria dominicana - Red-cowled Cardinal; Juazeiro, Bahia, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria dominicana 135767673.jpeg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria dominicana 405773540.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria dominicana 416898282.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria dominicana 416898387.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria dominicana 436558923.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria dominicana 452789169.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Paroaria dominicana 464193622.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is primarily insectivorous, foraging on the ground or in low vegetation for a variety of arthropods, but it will also consume some seeds and fruits.
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