About the Black-faced Grosbeak
The black-faced grosbeak is a large seed-eating bird in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae), which is a resident breeding species from south-eastern Mexico to eastern Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Caryothraustes poliogaster |
| Species Codes | blfgro1, BFAG, BFGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-faced Grosbeak belong to?
The Black-faced Grosbeak (Caryothraustes poliogaster) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-faced Grosbeak?
The black-faced grosbeak is a large seed-eating bird in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae), which is a resident breeding species from south-eastern Mexico to eastern Panama....
Where can I report a Black-faced Grosbeak sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-faced Grosbeak on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blfgro1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
52
Species in Family
640
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