Cardinalidae (Cardinals and allies)
Order Passeriformes
43 species in 14 genera

Size: Between 11,5 and 22 cm.

Distribution: Nearctic and Neotropical Region. Some migratory species and other sedentary ones.

Habitat: Forestal areas and dense scrubland, meadows, arid areas, crops and gardens.

Feeding: Mainly seeds and fruits. Also insects.

Breeding: Open cup in trees or bushes. 2-5 eggs. Incubation 11-14 days. Nestling period 9-15 days.

Threat status: 2 threatened species (1 Critically Endangered and 1 Endangered). [+info]
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Flame-colored Tanager
Piranga bidentata
Red-throated Ant-Tanager
Habia fuscicauda
Black-cheeked Ant-Tanager
Habia atrimaxillaris