About the Japanese Grosbeak
The Japanese grosbeak or Ikaru is a finch native to the East Palearctic. It is also sometimes referred to as the Japanese or masked hawfinch due to superficial similarities to the well-known Eurasian species.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Eophona personata |
| Species Codes | japgro1, JAGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Japanese Grosbeak belong to?
The Japanese Grosbeak (Eophona personata) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Japanese Grosbeak?
The Japanese grosbeak or Ikaru is a finch native to the East Palearctic. It is also sometimes referred to as the Japanese or masked hawfinch due to superficial similarities to the well-known Eurasian species....
Where can I report a Japanese Grosbeak sighting?
You can log sightings of Japanese Grosbeak on eBird (ebird.org) using species code japgro1, or on iNaturalist.
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