Black-faced Grosbeak
Caryothraustes poliogaster
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The Black-faced Grosbeak is a medium-sized, stocky bird with olive-green upperparts, yellow underparts, a thick gray bill, and a distinctive black face and throat. It inhabits humid tropical forests and forest edges from southern Mexico through Central America to Panama. It forages in the canopy and midstory, feeding on seeds, berries, and insects, often in mixed-species flocks.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.6 cm | 7.3 in |
| Weight | 41.61666666666667 g | 1.47 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cardinalidae (Cardinals & Grosbeaks) |
| Genus | Caryothraustes |
| Species | Caryothraustes poliogaster |
Distribution
Black-faced Grosbeak has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cardinalidae family