Yellow-billed Cardinal
Paroaria capitata
The Yellow-billed Cardinal (Paroaria capitata) is a uncommon tanager found in 6 countries, weighing about 22 g. The yellow-billed cardinal is a bird species in the tanager family (Thraupidae).
About the Yellow-billed Cardinal
The yellow-billed cardinal is a bird species in the tanager family (Thraupidae). It is not very closely related to the cardinals proper (Cardinalidae).
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Yellow-billed Cardinal can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Yellow-billed Cardinal look like?
- The yellow-billed cardinal is a bird species in the tanager family (Thraupidae).
- How big is a Yellow-billed Cardinal?
- The Yellow-billed Cardinal is a small sized bird weighing about 22 g.
- Where can you see a Yellow-billed Cardinal?
- The Yellow-billed Cardinal occurs in 6 countries, including the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
- What birds look similar to a Yellow-billed Cardinal?
- The Yellow-billed Cardinal is most easily confused with the Red-capped Cardinal, the Red-cowled Cardinal and the Masked Cardinal.
- Is the Yellow-billed Cardinal endangered?
- The Yellow-billed Cardinal is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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