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Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Least Concern
翼展
20.1 cm
体重
43.61 g
Cardinalidae
Passeriformes
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The Black-headed Grosbeak is a large, robust finch; males have a striking black head, cinnamon-orange breast, and black-and-white wings, while females are streaked brown. It breeds in open woodland, forest edges, and riparian habitats of western North America, migrating to Mexico and Central America in winter. It uses its powerful bill to crack open seeds and eats insects, berries, and fruits.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 20.1 cm 7.9 in
体重 43.61 g 1.54 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 10-14 days.

产卵数

2-5

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Cardinalidae (Cardinals & Grosbeaks)
Genus Pheucticus
物种 Pheucticus melanocephalus

Distribution

Black-headed Grosbeak has been recorded in 6 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Black-headed Grosbeak endangered?
The Black-headed Grosbeak has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-headed Grosbeak nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 11-14 days. Fledging: 10-14 days.
How big is the Black-headed Grosbeak?
The Black-headed Grosbeak has a wingspan of 20.1 cm, weight of 43.61 g.
What order and family does the Black-headed Grosbeak belong to?
The Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Cardinalidae.

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