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Black-backed Grosbeak

Pheucticus aureoventris

Least Concern
طول الجناح
22,1 cm
الوزن
58,5 g
الفصيلة
Cardinalidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes

The Black-backed Grosbeak (Pheucticus aureoventris) is a bird species in the family Cardinalidae (cardinals & grosbeaks), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.1 cm and a weight of 58.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

The Black-backed Grosbeak is a large, striking finch found along forest edges and scrubby montane slopes on the eastern Andes from Colombia to Bolivia and Argentina. Males have a black back and head with golden-yellow underparts and a massive bill. It feeds on seeds, berries, and insects, often foraging in the canopy.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 22,1 cm 8.7 in
الوزن 58,5 g 2.06 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP.

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Passeriformes (Songbirds)
الفصيلة Cardinalidae (Cardinals & Grosbeaks)
Genus Pheucticus
الأنواع Pheucticus aureoventris

Distribution

Black-backed Grosbeak has been recorded in 4 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Black-backed Grosbeak endangered?
The Black-backed Grosbeak has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-backed Grosbeak nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-backed Grosbeak?
The Black-backed Grosbeak has a wingspan of 22.1 cm, weight of 58.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-backed Grosbeak belong to?
The Black-backed Grosbeak (Pheucticus aureoventris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae.

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