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Pyrrhuloxia

Cardinalis sinuatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Cardinalidae ›Genus: Cardinalis

About

The pyrrhuloxia or desert cardinal (Cardinalis sinuatus) is a medium-sized North American song bird found in the American southwest and northern Mexico. This distinctive species with a short, stout bill, red crest and wings, closely resembles the northern and the vermilion cardinals which are in the same genus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pyrrhuloxia?
The scientific name of Pyrrhuloxia is Cardinalis sinuatus.
What is the conservation status of Pyrrhuloxia?
The Pyrrhuloxia has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Pyrrhuloxia belong to?
Pyrrhuloxia belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pyrrhuloxia belong to?
Pyrrhuloxia belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Pyrrhuloxia belong to?
Pyrrhuloxia belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Pyrrhuloxia belong to?
Pyrrhuloxia belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does Pyrrhuloxia belong to?
Pyrrhuloxia belongs to the family Cardinalidae.
What genus does Pyrrhuloxia belong to?
Pyrrhuloxia belongs to the genus Cardinalis.