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Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
20,1 cm
Gewicht
43,61 g
Familie
Cardinalidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes
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The Black-headed Grosbeak is a large, robust finch; males have a striking black head, cinnamon-orange breast, and black-and-white wings, while females are streaked brown. It breeds in open woodland, forest edges, and riparian habitats of western North America, migrating to Mexico and Central America in winter. It uses its powerful bill to crack open seeds and eats insects, berries, and fruits.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 20,1 cm 7.9 in
Gewicht 43,61 g 1.54 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 10-14 days.

Gelegegröße

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Familie Cardinalidae (Kardinäle und Kernbeißer)
Genus Pheucticus
Arten Pheucticus melanocephalus

Distribution

Black-headed Grosbeak has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Vorhanden Not recorded
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Is the Black-headed Grosbeak endangered?
The Black-headed Grosbeak has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Grosbeak nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 10-14 days.
How big is the Black-headed Grosbeak?
The Black-headed Grosbeak has a wingspan of 20.1 cm, weight of 43.61 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Grosbeak belong to?
The Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae.

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