Amazonian Grosbeak

Amazonian Grosbeak

Cyanoloxia rothschildii

Least Concern
Wingspan
15.5 cm
Weight
25.4 g
Family
Cardinalidae
Order
Passeriformes

About

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Amazonian Grosbeak endangered?
The Amazonian Grosbeak has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Grosbeak nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Amazonian Grosbeak?
The Amazonian Grosbeak has a wingspan of 15.5 cm, weight of 25.4 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Grosbeak belong to?
The Amazonian Grosbeak (Cyanoloxia rothschildii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae.

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