Red-Crested Cardinal

The red-crested cardinal (Paroaria coronata), sometimes called the Brazilian cardinal, is a small passerine bird.

Native Range
The red-crested cardinal is native to parts of South America. Its native range encompasses east Bolivia, west and central Paraguay, Uruguay and south to south-east Brazil. [1]

Introduced Range
The red-crested cardinal has been introduced to Hawaii and is present on the islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, Kauai. [2]

In Japan, the red-crested cardinal has established breeding populations in Tokyo, Saitama and Osaka, with persistent sightings in Kanagawa, Mie, Nara, Kyoto and Hyogo. [3]

This species has also been introduced to Puerto Rico. [4]

Additionally, the red-crested cardinal is a common escapee species in Florida, although it hasn't yet bred. [5]

Pathways and Introduction
The red-crested cardinal is popular as an exotic pet and animals commonly escape from captivity. [3/5]

Impacts
The impacts of the red-crested cardinal are understudied. No impacts of the species' introduction are known. [3]

Control and Removal Methods
No methods are being used to control or reduce introduced red-crested cardinal populations. [3]