Original sentence: Traditionally placed in the tanager family (Thraupidae) it is now thought to be much closer to cardinals (Cardinalidae).With their coloration, they somewhat remind of the Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) and indeed it seems that this bird is a quite close relative
Edited sentence: Formerly placed in the tanager family (Thraupidae), it and other members of its genus are now classified in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae).Its plumage and vocalizations is similar to other members of the family