Black-and-yellow Grosbeak
Mycerobas icterioides
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<birdfyi-bird slug="mycerobas-icterioides"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-and-yellow Grosbeak (Mycerobas icterioides) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.5 cm and a weight of 67 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.5 cm | 10.0 in |
| Weight | 67.0 g | 2.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14-15 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Fringillidae (Finches) |
| Genus | Mycerobas |
| Species | Mycerobas icterioides |
Distribution
Black-and-yellow Grosbeak has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Fringillidae family