Amazonian Grosbeak
Cyanoloxia rothschildii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCardinalidae (Cardinals and Allies)
- GenusCyanoloxia (Neotropical Blue Grosbeaks)
- SpeciesCyanoloxia rothschildii (Amazonian Grosbeak)
About the Amazonian Grosbeak
The Amazonian grosbeak or Rothschild's grosbeak (Cyanoloxia rothschildii) 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.
The Amazonian grosbeak is monotypic. It was formerly considered a subspecies of blue-black grosbeak (Cyanoloxia cyanoides) and following 2014 and 2016 publications it was elevated to species status. The Amazonian grosbeak is 14.5 to 15 cm (5.7 to 5.9 in) long and weighs 21.5 to 31 g (0.76 to 1.09 oz). The adult male is mostly dark blue. Its forecrown and part of the wings are light blue and the underparts are blackish on the belly. It has a bit of black on the face. The female's upperparts are dark brown and the underparts a paler brown. Juveniles are similar to the female.
The Amazonian grosbeak is the most widely distributed grosbeak in the Amazon Basin. It is found from eastern Colombia south through eastern Ecuador and Peru to central Bolivia, from southern and eastern Venezuela east through the Guianas, and in all... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Amazonian Grosbeak in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 2 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela | |
| 3 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 4 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 5 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 6 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 7 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 8 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 9 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 10 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 11 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 12 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Amazonian Grosbeak in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Amazonian Grosbeak sighting in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve, based on 155 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Amazonian Grosbeak in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve?
March has the highest sighting rate for Amazonian Grosbeak in Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve in our monthly data.