Masked Cardinal
Masked Cardinal (<em>Paroaria nigrogenis</em>) is a species of Tanagers &amp; Allies (<em>Thraupidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Masked Cardinal (Paroaria nigrogenis) is a species of Tanagers & Allies (Thraupidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Paroaria; binomial: Paroaria nigrogenis; authority: (Lafresnaye, 1846).
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Masked Cardinal is split from Red-capped Cardinal (Dávalos & Porzecanski 2009; SACC 469A).
