Amazonian Grosbeak

Amazonian Grosbeak

Cyanoloxia rothschildii

Least Concern
Envergure
15,5 cm
Poids
25,4 g
Famille
Cardinalidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Amazonian Grosbeak (Cyanoloxia rothschildii) is a bird species in the family Cardinalidae (cardinals & grosbeaks), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.5 cm and a weight of 25.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 15,5 cm 6.1 in
Poids 25,4 g 0.90 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Cardinalidae (Cardinals & Grosbeaks)
Genus Cyanoloxia
Espèces Cyanoloxia rothschildii

Distribution

Amazonian Grosbeak has been recorded in 2 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Amazonian Grosbeak endangered?
The Amazonian Grosbeak has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amazonian Grosbeak nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Amazonian Grosbeak?
The Amazonian Grosbeak has a wingspan of 15.5 cm, weight of 25.4 g.
What order and family does the Amazonian Grosbeak belong to?
The Amazonian Grosbeak (Cyanoloxia rothschildii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae.

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