Blue-black Grosbeak

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Blue-black Grosbeak (<em>Cyanoloxia cyanoides</em>) is a species of Cardinals & Allies (<em>Cardinalidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Blue-black Grosbeak (Cyanoloxia cyanoides) is a species of Cardinals & Allies (Cardinalidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cyanoloxia; binomial: Cyanoloxia cyanoides; authority: (Lafresnaye, 1847).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Move Blue-black Grosbeak from Cyanocompsa to Cyanoloxia (Bryson et al. 2014; SACC 724).

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