11-28-2006, 01:18 PM
Carrie:
In my experience there are three types of cardinals on Hawaii.
1. Eastern Cardinal
Male is bright red w/black mask, red beak
Female is close somewhat to what you
described.
2. Venezuelan Cardinal
Male paler red than above, horn colored
beak. If you look closely the crest of
this bird is longer and recurved and the
Eastern/Virginia Cardinal's crest is
straight.
Female browner version of male
3. Brazilian Cardinal
Male and female similar, grey body,
Black wings, white bib, and bright red
Head. There is slight physical
Dimorphism with the male being larger
(Head/beak).
Not sure this ID's your sighting but it's fun anyway
Will Peratino
In my experience there are three types of cardinals on Hawaii.
1. Eastern Cardinal
Male is bright red w/black mask, red beak
Female is close somewhat to what you
described.
2. Venezuelan Cardinal
Male paler red than above, horn colored
beak. If you look closely the crest of
this bird is longer and recurved and the
Eastern/Virginia Cardinal's crest is
straight.
Female browner version of male
3. Brazilian Cardinal
Male and female similar, grey body,
Black wings, white bib, and bright red
Head. There is slight physical
Dimorphism with the male being larger
(Head/beak).
Not sure this ID's your sighting but it's fun anyway
Will Peratino
Will Peratino