The Red-Crested Cardinal, or Brazilian Cardinal, was introduced to Hawaii from South American around 1930. An interesting fact that I read is that notwithstanding its similar name, this bird is not closely related to the true cardinal family. It is called the Red Kramer, named after the character on Seinfeld, due to its similar "hairdo". …
Hawaiian Red-Crested Cardinal
Another photo taken while visiting Hawaii last year. It is also known as the Brazilian Cardinal, it was introduced to Hawaii around 1930 from South America. It feeds on seeds, plant matter, insects and fruit. Maralee
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