Species names in all available languages
| Language | Common name |
|---|---|
| Catalan | cardenal emplomallat |
| Dutch | Vermiljoenkardinaal |
| English | Vermilion Cardinal |
| English (United States) | Vermilion Cardinal |
| French | Cardinal vermillon |
| French (France) | Cardinal vermillon |
| German | Purpurkardinal |
| Japanese | ミナミショウジョウコウカンチョウ |
| Norwegian | sinoberkardinal |
| Polish | kardynał pąsowy |
| Russian | Пурпурный кардинал |
| Serbian | Vermilion kardinal |
| Slovak | kardinál purpurový |
| Spanish | Cardenal de la Guajira |
| Spanish (Spain) | Cardenal de la Guajira |
| Spanish (Venezuela) | Cardenal Coriano |
| Swedish | cinnoberkardinal |
| Turkish | Guahira Kardinalı |
| Ukrainian | Кардинал південний |
Revision Notes
Adriana Rodríguez-Ferraro revised the account as part of a partnership with Unión Venezolana de Ornitólogos (UVO). Peter Pyle contributed to the Plumages, Molts, and Structure page. Guy M. Kirwan contributed to the Systematics page. Adriana Rodríguez-Ferraro and Arnau Bonan Barfull curated the media. JoAnn Hackos, Robin K. Murie, and Robin K. Murie copy edited the draft.
Cardinalis phoeniceus Bonaparte, 1838
Definitions
- CARDINALIS
- cardinalis
- phoenicea / phoeniceum / phoeniceus
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Vermilion Cardinal Cardinalis phoeniceus Scientific name definitions
Version: 2.0 — Published February 23, 2024
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Sounds and Vocal Behavior
Introduction
Vocalizations
Development
Information is needed.
Vocal Array
Song. The song of the Vermilion Cardinal is a pleasant series of loud whistled notes, cheer, cheer, to-weet, to-weet, cheer, cheer with many variations, similar to that of the Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), but slower and sweeter (58).
Call. Common calls of the Vermilion Cardinal are chip notes , similar to that of the Northern Cardinal. Calls are made by both sexes.
Geographic Variation
Information is needed.
Phenology
Singing is heard year-round; it peaks in April during the courtship period (A. Rodríguez-Ferraro, unpublished data).
Daily Pattern
The Vermilion Cardinal (especially the male) sings most vigorously in the morning between 07:00 and 11:00; occasionally, it sings in the afternoon (A. Rodríguez-Ferraro, unpublished data).
Places of Vocalizing
Males, and sometimes females, sing from conspicuous perches, usually from the top branches of columnar cacti, shrubs, and legume trees (A. Rodríguez-Ferraro, unpublished data).
Social Context and Presumed Functions of Vocalizations
Sharp chipping notes are made when foraging, to maintain contact, or when alarmed. Songs are an important component during courtship and territorial displays (A. Rodríguez-Ferraro, unpublished data).
Nonvocal Sounds
Information is needed.
