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Black-backed Grosbeak
Pheucticus aureoventris
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
22,1 cm
Gewicht
58,5 g
Familie
Cardinalidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes
Über uns
The Black-backed Grosbeak is a large, striking finch found along forest edges and scrubby montane slopes on the eastern Andes from Colombia to Bolivia and Argentina. Males have a black back and head with golden-yellow underparts and a massive bill. It feeds on seeds, berries, and insects, often foraging in the canopy.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 22,1 cm | 8.7 in |
| Gewicht | 58,5 g | 2.06 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
Gelegegröße
2-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Cardinalidae (Kardinäle und Kernbeißer) |
| Genus | Pheucticus |
| Arten | Pheucticus aureoventris |
Distribution
Black-backed Grosbeak has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Black-backed Grosbeak endangered?
The Black-backed Grosbeak has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-backed Grosbeak nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-backed Grosbeak?
The Black-backed Grosbeak has a wingspan of 22.1 cm, weight of 58.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-backed Grosbeak belong to?
The Black-backed Grosbeak (Pheucticus aureoventris) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae.
Similar Birds
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Pyrrhuloxia
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Least Concern
Blue Bunting
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Least Concern
Ultramarine Grosbeak
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Least Concern
Vermilion Cardinal
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Least Concern
Carrizal Seedeater
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Not Evaluated