About the Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak
The yellow-shouldered grosbeak is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of its genus Parkerthraustes. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Parkerthraustes humeralis |
| Species Codes | yesgro2, YSGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak belong to?
The Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak (Parkerthraustes humeralis) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak?
The yellow-shouldered grosbeak is a species of bird in the tanager family Thraupidae. It is the only member of its genus Parkerthraustes. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests....
Where can I report a Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-shouldered Grosbeak on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yesgro2, or on iNaturalist.
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