Amazonian Grosbeak
Cyanoloxia rothschildii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cyanoloxia-rothschildii"></birdfyi-bird>The Amazonian Grosbeak (Cyanoloxia rothschildii) is a bird species in the family Cardinalidae (cardinals & grosbeaks), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.5 cm and a weight of 25.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Amazonian Grosbeak is a deep-blue cardinalid weighing around 25 g with a 15.5 cm wingspan, inhabiting dense forest undergrowth and thickets in the Amazon. Its heavy bill is adapted for cracking hard seeds and fruit pits.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.5 cm | 6.1 in |
| Weight | 25.4 g | 0.90 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Cardinalidae (Cardinals & Grosbeaks) |
| Genus | Cyanoloxia |
| Species | Cyanoloxia rothschildii |
Distribution
Amazonian Grosbeak has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cardinalidae family