Black-backed Grosbeak
Pheucticus aureoventris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyCardinalidae (Cardinals and Allies)
- GenusPheucticus (Pheucticus Grosbeaks)
- SpeciesPheucticus aureoventris (Black-backed Grosbeak)
About the Black-backed Grosbeak
The black-backed grosbeak (Pheucticus aureoventris) is a bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. They are often kept as cagebirds.
The black-backed grosbeak has five recognized subspecies: P. a. meridensis Riley, 1905 P. a. uropygialis Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1871 P. a. crissalis Sclater, PL & Salvin, 1877 P. a. terminalis Chapman, 1919 P. a. aureoventris (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)
There is some evidence that the black-backed grosbeak may be paraphyletic with respect to golden grosbeak (Pheucticus chrysogaster). Their ranges overlap in Peru. The black-backed grosbeak is approximately 22 cm (8.7 in) long and weighs 43.8 to 66.2 grams (1.54 to 2.34 oz). All of the subspecies except P. a. crissalis are very similar. The males' upperparts are black with a yellow shoulder patch; the closed wings show white patches. The chin, throat, and upper breast are also black. The lower breast and belly are bright yellow with a variable amount of black flecking on the sides and flanks. The female is similar but browner and has... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black-backed Grosbeak in Manu 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 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 2 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 6 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 7 | Noel Kempff Mercado National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 8 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 9 | Chapada dos Guimarães National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 10 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black-backed Grosbeak in Manu National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black-backed Grosbeak sighting in Manu National Park, based on 115 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black-backed Grosbeak in Manu National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Black-backed Grosbeak in Manu National Park in our monthly data.