Ultramarine Grosbeak
A species of Blue Buntings Scientific name : Cyanoloxia brissonii Genus : Blue Buntings
Ultramarine Grosbeak, A species of Blue Buntings
Botanical name: Cyanoloxia brissonii
Genus: Blue Buntings
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Description General Info
Photo By Don Roberson
Description
These birds are 15 cm long. The adult male exhibits a dark-blue plumage with bright-blue upper-wings. The females and the juveniles are brown. The ultramarine grosbeak is territorial; it doesn't fly in flocks. If a male invades the territory of another, for sure there will be a conflict with some violence.
Size
15 cm
Feeding Habits
Ultramarine Grosbeak primarily consume seeds, fruits, and insects. They employ a variety of foraging methods and showcase unique adaptations for consuming their preferred food sources.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Distribution Area
They inhabit the edge of swamps, secondary forests and plantations. The native range of these birds extends from Northeast and central Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay to Argentina. The also can be found northern Venezuela and Colombia. There are some morphological differences between subspecies from different regions.
Photo By Don Roberson
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Cardinals Genus
Blue Buntings Species
Ultramarine Grosbeak