Abyssinian Citril vs Black-and-yellow Grosbeak

Crithagra citrinelloides compared with Mycerobas icterioides

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Abyssinian Citril Black-and-yellow Grosbeak
Scientific Name Crithagra citrinelloides Mycerobas icterioides
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Fringillidae Fringillidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan 13.3 cm (5.2 in) 25.5 cm (10.0 in)
Weight 13.899999999999999 g (0.49 oz) 67.0 g (2.36 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-4 2-3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Abyssinian Citril only

Black-and-yellow Grosbeak only

None

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Abyssinian Citril

Least Concern

Black-and-yellow Grosbeak

About These Birds

Abyssinian Citril

The Abyssinian Citril is a small finch weighing around 14g found in the highlands of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It frequents forest edges and scrubby hillsides, feeding on seeds and insects.

Black-and-yellow Grosbeak

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.

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