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Black-and-yellow Grosbeak

Mycerobas icterioides

Least Concern
Envergadura
25,5 cm
Peso
67,0 g
Família
Fringillidae
Ordem
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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Sobre

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
Envergadura 25,5 cm 10.0 in
Peso 67,0 g 2.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

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

Tamanho da postura

2-3

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Fringillidae (Finches)
Genus Mycerobas
Espécies Mycerobas icterioides

Distribution

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

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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