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Black-and-yellow Grosbeak

Mycerobas icterioides

Least Concern
Envergure
25,5 cm
Poids
67,0 g
Famille
Fringillidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Black-and-yellow Grosbeak (Mycerobas icterioides) is a bird species in the family Fringillidae (finches), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.5 cm and a weight of 67 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 25,5 cm 10.0 in
Poids 67,0 g 2.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14-15 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Mycerobas
Espèces Mycerobas icterioides

Distribution

Black-and-yellow Grosbeak has been recorded in 2 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-and-yellow Grosbeak endangered?
The Black-and-yellow Grosbeak has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-and-yellow Grosbeak nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14-15 days.
How big is the Black-and-yellow Grosbeak?
The Black-and-yellow Grosbeak has a wingspan of 25.5 cm, weight of 67.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-yellow Grosbeak belong to?
The Black-and-yellow Grosbeak (Mycerobas icterioides) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Fringillidae.

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