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Black-backed Grosbeak

Pheucticus aureoventris

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
22,1 cm
Berat
58,5 g
Famili
Cardinalidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 22,1 cm 8.7 in
Berat 58,5 g 2.06 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Ukuran Sarang

2-3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Cardinalidae (Cardinals & Grosbeaks)
Genus Pheucticus
Spesies Pheucticus aureoventris

Distribution

Black-backed Grosbeak has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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