Black-thighed Grosbeak

This species breeds from about 1000m altitude or 1500 m up to 2600 m and is found in canopy, woodland edge and semi-open habitats such as pasture with some trees. The nest is a thin cup constructed on a bulky twig base 1-3 m up in a small tree or amongst vines. The female lays two brown-spotted pale blue eggs between March and May.

The Black-thighed Grosbeak is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Black-thighed Grosbeak, Pheucticus tibialis, is a large seed-eating bird in the cardinal family, which is endemic to the mountains of Costa Rica and western Panama. This species breeds from about 1000m altitude (Pacific slope) or 1500 m (Caribbean slope) up to 2600 m and is found in canopy, woodland edge and semi-open habitats such as pasture with some trees. The nest is a thin cup constructed on a bulky twig base 1-3 m up in a small tree or amongst vines. More

The adult Black-thighed Grosbeak is 20 cm long, weighs 70 g, and has a massive grey bill. The male has a yellow head, rump and underparts, an olive-edged black back, and black wings, thighs and tail. There is a white patch on the flight feathers. More

Black-thighed Grosbeak Pheucticus tibialis IUCN Red List history Year Category 2009 Least Concern 2008 Least Concern 2004 Least Concern 2000 Lower Risk/Least Concern 1994 Lower Risk/Least Concern 1988 Lower Risk/Least Concern Range Estimate More

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Black-thighed Grosbeak Pheucticus tibialis = Described by: Lawrence (1867) Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs No photographs are available for this species Range Costa Rica and w. Panama. More

* Black-thighed Grosbeak, Pheucticus tibialis * Black-backed Grosbeak, Pheucticus aureoventris * Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus * Black-headed Grosbeak, Pheucticus melanocephalus Photos - Taxonomy - * Domain: Eukaryota Whittaker & Margulis,1978 - eukaryotes * Kingdom: Animalia Linnaeus, 1758 - animals More