About the Black-backed Grosbeak
The black-backed grosbeak is a bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. They are often kept as cagebirds.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Pheucticus aureoventris |
| Species Codes | blbgro2, BBGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-backed Grosbeak belong to?
The Black-backed Grosbeak (Pheucticus aureoventris) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-backed Grosbeak?
The black-backed grosbeak is a bird in the family Cardinalidae, the cardinals or cardinal grosbeaks. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Venezuela. They are often kept as cagebirds....
Where can I report a Black-backed Grosbeak sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-backed Grosbeak on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbgro2, or on iNaturalist.
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