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Crimson-collared Grosbeak
- Scientific name
- Periporphyrus celaeno
- Family
- Cardinalidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Forest mixed
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Where it came from
The Crimson-collared Grosbeak, scientifically known as Periporphyrus celaeno, is a passerine bird native to the humid forests of northeastern Mexico. It was first formally described by French naturalist René Lesson in 1839. As a member of the cardinal family, its distinct evolutionary path led to the development of a stout, powerful beak suited for crushing hard seeds, reflecting a specialized niche within the tropical canopy.
The bird is characterized by its broad wings and rounded tail, physical traits that favor short, burst-like flights through dense vegetation rather than long-distance migration. Its striking plumage, featuring a deep black body contrasted by a brilliant crimson collar and breast in males, has made it a subject of interest for ornithological illustrators and field researchers throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, who documented its behavior in the Sierra Madre Oriental.
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