Mycerobas
| Mycerobas | |
|---|---|
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| Male Mycerobas icterioides | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Fringillidae |
| Subfamily: | Carduelinae |
| Genus: | Mycerobas Cabanis, 1847 |
The Mycerobas grosbeaks are a genus of finch in the Fringillidae family. They are colorful finches and are at 20–23 cm the largest species in the family. They are found in the southern Himalayas and across into China. The genus contains the following four species:[1]
- Collared grosbeak (Mycerobas affinis)
- White-winged grosbeak (Mycerobas carnipes)
- Black-and-yellow grosbeak (Mycerobas icterioides)
- Spot-winged grosbeak (Mycerobas melanozanthos)
References
- ↑ Gill, Frank; Donsker, David (eds.). "Finches, euphonias". World Bird List Version 5.2. International Ornithologists' Union. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
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