Glaucous-blue Grosbeak
Cyanoloxia glaucocaerulea
The Glaucous-blue Grosbeak (Cyanoloxia glaucocaerulea) is a rare cardinal found in 4 countries, weighing about 18 g. The glaucous-blue grosbeak, also known as the indigo grosbeak, is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks.
About the Glaucous-blue Grosbeak
The glaucous-blue grosbeak, also known as the indigo grosbeak, is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It is found in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
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How to identify it
The glaucous-blue grosbeak is approximately 14 cm (5.5 in) long. Three birds weighed from 16 to 19.5 g (0.56 to 0.69 oz). The male is generally dark sky blue that is lighter on the forehead and rump and is grayish on the lower belly. It has a small black "mask". The female is brown overall, warm and dark above and orange-tinged below. The immature is orange-brown that is darker on the back, and it has a hint of blue on the forehead and cheek. Voice: The glaucous-blue grosbeak usually sings from dense cover, "a fast, high, hurried jumbled warbling" . Its call is "psit" or "jit" .
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in November. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Glaucous-blue Grosbeak?
- The glaucous-blue grosbeak is approximately 14 cm (5.5 in) long. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Glaucous-blue Grosbeak?
- The Glaucous-blue Grosbeak is a small sized bird weighing about 18 g.
- Where can you see a Glaucous-blue Grosbeak?
- The Glaucous-blue Grosbeak occurs in 4 countries, including Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay.
- What birds look similar to a Glaucous-blue Grosbeak?
- The Glaucous-blue Grosbeak is most easily confused with the Amazonian Grosbeak and the Ultramarine Grosbeak.
- Is the Glaucous-blue Grosbeak endangered?
- The Glaucous-blue Grosbeak is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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