Red-capped
Cardinal
Photographed at Discovery Cove, Orlando, Florida Mar 2011
The
distinguishing features of the Red-capped Cardinal are the black bib below the
red cap, the generally black bill with a pale base of the mandible, a partial
white collar and a black smudge around the eye. Often mistaken for a Red
Crested Cardinal
This
South American bird’s breeding takes place from June
to September. The nest is a shallow cup, about 9-10 cm wide and 7 cm high and
is built in a tree. It is built of thin twigs, and ferns. 2-3 eggs are laid.
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