Spot-winged Grosbeak
NameSpot-winged Grosbeak
Common NameSpot-winged Grosbeak
Scientific NameMycerobas melanozanthos
FamilyFringillidae
Wingspan (cm)31
Length (cm)23
Weight (g)68
Plumage DetailsAdult males have a glossy black head, throat, back, and wings, contrasting sharply with bright yellow underparts and rump. A distinctive white spot is visible on the primary coverts of the wing. The bill is large and pale. Females are duller, with an olive-yellow head and underparts, and dusky streaking on the back.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, clear, fluty whistles, often given as a series. They also emit sharp 'tseep' or 'chip' calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Himalayas and Southeast Asia, ranging from northern Pakistan eastward through India, Nepal, Bhutan, to Myanmar, southern China, northern Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Massive pale, conical bill, Male: Glossy black head and upperparts with bright yellow underparts, White spot on wing (primary coverts), Female: Duller olive-yellow with streaked back
Description
This large, striking finch is characterized by its robust build and powerful, conical bill. Males display a vivid contrast of glossy black and bright yellow plumage, often found foraging in the canopy of montane forests.
