Amazonian Grosbeak
Cyanoloxia rothschildii
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Cardinalidae
About
The Amazonian grosbeak or Rothschild's grosbeak is a species of grosbeak in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It is found in much of the Amazon Basin, in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Fun Fact
It was formerly considered a subspecies of blue-black grosbeak (Cyanoloxia cyanoides) and following 2014 and 2016 publications it was elevated to species status.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eat mostly seeds and fruit with some insects as well.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance