Red-crested cardinal
Also known as the Brazilian Cardinal,
it was introduced
to Hawaii circa 1930
from South America.
This species belongs in
the family of the tanagers.
Scientific name: Paroaria coronata
Higher classification: Paroaria
Phylum: Chordata
Order: Passerine
Rank: Species
Family: Thraupidae
"If you don't mind throwing
tennis balls for eternity,
I do have an opening
I do have an opening
in doggie heaven. "
Angel at St. Peter's Gate,
to a man seeking admittance
Frank and Ernest comic strip
"The first act of awe,
when man was struck
with the beauty or wonder
of Nature, was the
first spiritual experience."
Henryk Skolimowski
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Friend!
Fondly, cloudia
