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Grosbeak / ˈ ɡ r oʊ s b iː k / is a form taxon containing various species of seed-eating passerine birds with large beaks. Although they all belong to the superfamily Passeroidea , these birds are not part of a natural group but rather a polyphyletic assemblage of distantly related songbirds . [ 1 ]
The pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) is a large member of the true finch family, Fringillidae. It is the only species in the genus Pinicola . It is found in coniferous woods across Alaska , the western mountains of the United States , Canada , and in subarctic Fennoscandia and across the Palearctic to Siberia .
The male blue grosbeak is deep blue, with both black and brown on its wings. The female is mostly brown. Both sexes are distinguished by their large, deep bill and double wing bars. These features, as well as the grosbeak's relatively larger size, distinguish this species from the indigo bunting. Length can range from 14 to 19 cm (5.5 to 7.5 in ...
One of these was the rose-breasted grosbeak. Linnaeus included a brief description, coined the binomial name Loxia ludoviciana and cited Brisson's work. [7] This species is now placed in the genus Pheucticus that was introduced by the German naturalist Ludwig Reichenbach in 1850. [8] [9] The species is monotypic. [9]
Evening grosbeak species account at Neotropical Birds (Cornell Lab of Ornithology) Interactive range map of Coccothraustes vespertinus at IUCN Red List maps; Audio recordings of Evening grosbeak on Xeno-canto. Hesperiphona vespertina in Field Guide: Birds of the World on Flickr; Evening grosbeak media from ARKive
Grosbeaks are a form taxon composed of unrelated but similar-looking songbirds. They eat mostly large seeds which they crack open with their huge bills, usually live in trees, and tend to have predominantly dark colors, often with bold lighter patches.
The female of this species looks similar to the female of the rose-breasted grosbeak and is best separated on geographical range. Measurements: [2] Length: 7.1–7.5 in (18–19 cm) Weight: 1.2–1.7 oz (34–48 g) Wingspan: 12.6 inches (32 cm) The black-headed grosbeak is similar in size to a common starling. As per its name, the male has a ...
The hooded grosbeak (Hesperiphona abeillei) is a passerine bird in the finch family found in the highlands of Central America, principally in Mexico and Guatemala. [2] This is a medium large grosbeak with a large bill. The male has a black head and bright yellow upper parts. The female is less brightly coloured and has a smaller black cap.