Cardinal tanager (SciiFii)

The cardinal tanager (Paroaria minor) is a species belonging to the family of tanagers (Thraupidae) that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The cardinal tanager is very similar to a close relative, the red-crested cardinal (Paroaria coronata) of South America. The cardinal tanager is a medium-sized species showing a red head, with a red bib and a short red crest that the bird raises when excited. Belly, breast and undertail are white, with a gray back, wings, and tail. Wing coverts are gray, but the primaries, secondaries, and rectrices show a darker gray. Juveniles are similar to the adults, but they show a dull brownish orange head and bib. This species mainly feed on seeds, pinecones, and small arthropods, generally searched for on the ground in pairs or small groups. The reproductive lifestyle and lifecycle of the cardinal tanager is almost identical to its relatives. The average lifespan of the cardinal tanager is about 5.3 years. The conservation status of the cardinal tanager is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the cardinal tanager's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities.