About the Vermilion Cardinal
The vermilion cardinal is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Cardinalis phoeniceus |
| Species Codes | vercar1, VECA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Vermilion Cardinal belong to?
The Vermilion Cardinal (Cardinalis phoeniceus) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Vermilion Cardinal?
The vermilion cardinal is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It is found in Colombia and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Vermilion Cardinal sighting?
You can log sightings of Vermilion Cardinal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vercar1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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