About the Collared Grosbeak
The collared grosbeak is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae. Its range encompasses the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent, mainly the Himalayas, along with some adjoining regions. It is found in Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Thailand. Its natural habitat is mountainous deciduous or mixed forests.
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The collared grosbeak may be the largest species in the diverse finch family, but several other species, including others in the genus Mycerobas, may rival it in size. The species can range in length from 22 to 24 cm (8.7 to 9.4 in). The body mass of two males was reportedly 69 and 72 g (2.4 and 2.5 oz), while a single female weighed 83 g (2.9 oz). Among standard measurements, the wing chord is 12.1 to 13.8 cm (4.8 to 5.4 in), the tail is 8.7 to 9.7 cm (3.4 to 3.8 in), the bill is 2.7 to 2.9 cm (1.1 to 1.1 in) and the tarsus is 2.6 to 2.9 cm (1.0 to 1.1 in).
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in May · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Black-and-yellow GrosbeakMycerobas icterioidesThe black-and-yellow grosbeak is a species of finch native to the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, primarily the lower and middle Himalayas.
Spot-winged GrosbeakMycerobas melanozanthosThe spot-winged grosbeak is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae, found in middle to higher elevations.
White-winged GrosbeakMycerobas carnipesThe white-winged grosbeak is a species of finch in the family Fringillidae.
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