Yellow Cardinal
NameYellow Cardinal
Common NameYellow Cardinal
Scientific NameGubernatrix cristata
FamilyThraupidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)19.5
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsMales have a bright yellow head, throat, and underparts, with a prominent black crest and a black patch extending from the bill to below the eye. The back and wings are olive-green with distinct black streaks, and the tail is dark with yellow outer feathers. Females are duller, with less extensive yellow and a smaller crest.
Vocalization / CallIts song is a series of clear, melodious whistles and trills, often described as rich and varied. It also produces sharp alarm calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeFound in central and northern Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresprominent black crest, bright yellow head and underparts, olive-green streaked back, black facial mask, melodious song
Description
The Yellow Cardinal is a striking South American songbird characterized by its prominent black crest and vibrant yellow plumage. Males display a bright yellow head and underparts contrasted with a streaked olive-green back. It typically forages for seeds and insects in open woodlands and grasslands.
