About the Masked Cardinal
The masked 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 nigrogenis |
| Species Codes | reccar3, MACA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Masked Cardinal belong to?
The Masked Cardinal (Paroaria nigrogenis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Masked Cardinal?
The masked 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 Masked Cardinal sighting?
You can log sightings of Masked Cardinal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reccar3, 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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