About the Yellow-shouldered Grassquit
The yellow-shouldered grassquit is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae that is endemic to Jamaica. It is the only member of the genus Loxipasser. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and heavily degraded former forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Loxipasser anoxanthus |
| Species Codes | yesgra1, YSGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-shouldered Grassquit belong to?
The Yellow-shouldered Grassquit (Loxipasser anoxanthus) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-shouldered Grassquit?
The yellow-shouldered grassquit is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae that is endemic to Jamaica. It is the only member of the genus Loxipasser. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and heavily degraded f...
Where can I report a Yellow-shouldered Grassquit sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-shouldered Grassquit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yesgra1, or on iNaturalist.
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