Glaucous-blue Grosbeak
Cyanoloxia glaucocaerulea
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCardinalidae (Cardinals and Allies)
- GenusCyanoloxia (Neotropical Blue Grosbeaks)
- SpeciesCyanoloxia glaucocaerulea (Glaucous-blue Grosbeak)
About the Glaucous-blue Grosbeak
The glaucous-blue grosbeak (Cyanoloxia glaucocaerulea), also known as the indigo grosbeak, is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It is found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
The glaucous-blue grosbeak is monotypic. For much of its history, the glaucous-blue grosbeak was the only member of genus Cyanoloxia. Following a 2004 publication, the blue-black grosbeak (now Cyanoloxia cyanoides) and ultramarine grosbeak (now Cyanoloxia brissonii) were moved from genus Cyanocompsa. What is now Amazonian grosbeak (Cyanoloxia cyanoides) was later split from blue-black grosbeak.
The glaucous-blue grosbeak is approximately 14 cm (5.5 in) long. Three birds weighed from 16 to 19.5 g (0.56 to 0.69 oz). The male is generally dark sky blue that is lighter on the forehead and rump and is grayish on the lower belly. It has a small black "mask". The female is brown overall, warm and dark above and orange-tinged below. The immature is orange-brown that is darker on the back, and it has a hint of blue on the forehead and cheek.
The glaucous-blue grosbeak nests in northeastern... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Glaucous-blue Grosbeak in Iberá National Park
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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 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Glaucous-blue Grosbeak in Iberá National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Glaucous-blue Grosbeak sighting in Iberá National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Glaucous-blue Grosbeak in Iberá National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Glaucous-blue Grosbeak in Iberá National Park in our monthly data.