Amazonian Grosbeak vs Blue Grosbeak

Cyanoloxia rothschildii compared with Passerina caerulea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Amazonian Grosbeak Blue Grosbeak
Scientific Name Cyanoloxia rothschildii Passerina caerulea
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Cardinalidae Cardinalidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 15.5 cm (6.1 in) 17.2 cm (6.8 in)
Weight 25.4 g (0.90 oz) 29.0 g (1.02 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2 3-5
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Amazonian Grosbeak only

None

Blue Grosbeak only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amazonian Grosbeak

Least Concern

Blue Grosbeak

About These Birds

Amazonian Grosbeak

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.

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