Yellow-green Grosbeak
NameYellow-green Grosbeak
Common NameYellow-green Grosbeak
Scientific NameCaryothraustes poliogaster
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)22.5
Length (cm)17
Weight (g)35
Plumage DetailsThe body is bright yellow-green, with a contrasting black head and a prominent white chin and throat. The wings and tail are darker, often dusky with yellow-green edgings. The bill is stout, conical, and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of clear, whistled notes, often described as a 'chew-chew-chew' or 'sweet-sweet-sweet' song, as well as various chattering and buzzing calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico through Central America to northern Colombia and Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresbright yellow-green body plumage, black head, white chin and throat, stout conical bill, humid tropical forest habitat
Description
This medium-sized songbird is characterized by its vibrant yellow-green body plumage, sharply contrasting with a black head and a distinct white throat. It typically forages in the mid-story and canopy of humid tropical forests, often moving in small, active groups.
