It was not a red-crested cardinal -- I've seen those around, and they're beautiful, but this bird's head was definitely black.
I think the Bulbul is probably the closest match. I really wish I'd thought to take my camera.
Thanks for the help!
My son and I were taking a walk when we saw a fledgling in the grass. The feathers it had were dark brown. We were soon joined by what seemed to be one of its parents -- this bird was black, with a crested head like a cardinal. At one point the adult tried to scare us away by puffing itself out...
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