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Black-and-yellow Grosbeak

Mycerobas icterioides

Least Concern
طول الجناح
25,5 cm
الوزن
67,0 g
الفصيلة
Fringillidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes

حول

The Black-and-yellow Grosbeak is a large, robust finch of montane conifer forests in the western Himalayas from Afghanistan to Nepal. Males are brilliant yellow below with black upperparts and a massive yellow bill adapted for cracking seeds. It feeds on pine seeds, buds, berries, and insects, often in small flocks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 25,5 cm 10.0 in
الوزن 67,0 g 2.36 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14-15 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-3

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Passeriformes (Songbirds)
الفصيلة Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Mycerobas
الأنواع Mycerobas icterioides

Distribution

Black-and-yellow Grosbeak has been recorded in 2 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Black-and-yellow Grosbeak endangered?
The Black-and-yellow Grosbeak has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-and-yellow Grosbeak nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14-15 days.
How big is the Black-and-yellow Grosbeak?
The Black-and-yellow Grosbeak has a wingspan of 25.5 cm, weight of 67.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-yellow Grosbeak belong to?
The Black-and-yellow Grosbeak (Mycerobas icterioides) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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