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Black-backed Grosbeak

Pheucticus aureoventris

Least Concern
Envergadura
22,1 cm
Peso
58,5 g
Familia
Cardinalidae
Orden
Passeriformes

The Black-backed Grosbeak (Pheucticus aureoventris) is a bird species in the family Cardinalidae (cardenales y piquigordos), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.1 cm and a weight of 58.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
Envergadura 22,1 cm 8.7 in
Peso 58,5 g 2.06 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CP.

Tamaño de la puesta

2-3

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Cardinalidae (Cardenales y Piquigordos)
Genus Pheucticus
Especies Pheucticus aureoventris

Distribution

Black-backed Grosbeak has been recorded in 4 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

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.

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