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Birdsong field guide

Crimson-fronted Cardinal

Paroaria baeri

A strikingly patterned, crestless tanager endemic to central Brazil, characterized by its deep crimson forehead and contrasting black facial mask.

What it sounds like

A series of sweet, liquid whistles and rhythmic 'cheer' notes, often delivered in a melodic, repetitive cadence.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. JAYRSON ARAUJO DE OLIVEIRA · BrazilCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is restricted to a relatively small endemic range along the Araguaia and Javaés river systems.
Despite its name, it is a member of the tanager family (Thraupidae) rather than the true cardinal family (Cardinalidae).
Unlike most other species in the genus Paroaria, it lacks a prominent pointed crest.
The species is sexually monomorphic, with both males and females displaying the same bold red, black, and white plumage.
It was named in honor of Gustave Baer, a French collector who obtained the type specimen in the early 20th century.

Habitat

Riparian shrubbery, gallery forests, and seasonally flooded igapó or várzea woodlands.

Range

Central Brazil (primarily Goiás, Mato Grosso, and Tocantins).

Similar & commonly confused birds

Masked CardinalParoaria nigrogenis Red-capped CardinalParoaria gularis Red-cowled CardinalParoaria dominicana Red-crested CardinalParoaria coronata Yellow-billed CardinalParoaria capitata

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