Birds of Germany - Saltators, Cardinals and Allies

Saltators, Cardinals and Allies

Order: Passeriformes. Family: Cardinalidae

The cardinals are a family of passerine birds that are robust, seed-eating birds, with strong bills. They are typically associated with open woodland. The sexes usually have distinct plumages. There are 43 species worldwide and 1 species which occur in Germany.

  • Indigo Bunting Passerina cyanea (A)

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