Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak
NameYellow-shouldered Grosbeak
Common NameYellow-shouldered Grosbeak
Scientific NameCaryothraustes humeralis
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)26
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)27.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have a grey head and nape, a distinct black mask across the eyes and lores, and a stout dark bill. The back and underparts are grey, with a prominent bright yellow patch on the lesser and median wing coverts (shoulders). The belly and undertail coverts often show a yellowish wash.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include clear, whistled notes, often a repeated 'chew-chew-chew' or 'tew-tew-tew'. It also produces various chattering and buzzing calls.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, including southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying Featuresgrey head, black mask, bright yellow shoulder patch, stout dark bill, grey body with yellowish wash
Description
A medium-sized grosbeak characterized by its grey head, black mask, and striking yellow shoulder patches. It typically forages in the mid-story of humid lowland forests, often as part of mixed-species flocks.
