Cardinalis is a genus of birds in the family Cardinalidae.
Description
They are birds between 19 and 22 cm in length. Its most distinctive characteristics are the presence of a conspicuous crest and a thick and strong conical bill. There is sexual dimorphism;
males have a greater amount of red in their plumage, and females have only some tints, with a predominance of gray. Its striking red plumage is likened to a
Catholic Church senior priest's garments, and their genus is named after the Latin word for them,
cardinalis.
Immature individuals are similar to females.
Species
Phylogeny
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