Cardinalis
Genus of birds
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They are birds between 19 centimetres (7.5 in) and 22 centimetres (8.7 in) in length. Its most distinctive characteristics are the presence of a conspicuous crest and a thick and strong conical bill. There is sexual dimorphism; males have a greater amount of red in their plumage, and females have only some tints, with a predominance of gray. Its striking red plumage is likened to a Catholic senior priest's garments, and their genus is named after the Latin word for them, cardinalis. Immature individuals are similar in appearance to females.
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Phylogeny
Cladogram based on analysis by Tilston Smith and Klicka published in 2013.
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