About the Somali Grosbeak
The Somali golden-winged grosbeak or Somali grosbeak is a finch endemic to north western Somalia. It is included as a subspecies in R. socotranus by some authorities, but in recent times the three golden-winged grosbeak populations are usually considered distinct species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae) |
| Species | Rhynchostruthus louisae |
| Species Codes | somgro1, SOGR, SGWG |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Somali Grosbeak belong to?
The Somali Grosbeak (Rhynchostruthus louisae) belongs to the Finches, Euphonias, and Allies family (Fringillidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Somali Grosbeak?
The Somali Grosbeak is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Somali Grosbeak?
The Somali golden-winged grosbeak or Somali grosbeak is a finch endemic to north western Somalia. It is included as a subspecies in R. socotranus by some authorities, but in recent times the three golden-winged grosbeak populations are usually considered distinct species....
Where can I report a Somali Grosbeak sighting?
You can log sightings of Somali Grosbeak on eBird (ebird.org) using species code somgro1, or on iNaturalist.
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