About the Yellow Cardinal
The yellow cardinal is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of its genus, Gubernatrix.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Gubernatrix cristata |
| Species Codes | yelcar1, YECA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow Cardinal belong to?
The Yellow Cardinal (Gubernatrix cristata) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow Cardinal?
The yellow cardinal is a species of South American bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of its genus, Gubernatrix....
Where can I report a Yellow Cardinal sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow Cardinal on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yelcar1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
389
Species in Family
5,781
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