Glaucous-blue Grosbeak
A species of Neotropical blue grosbeaks Scientific name : Cyanoloxia glaucocaerulea Genus : Neotropical blue grosbeaks
Glaucous-blue Grosbeak, A species of Neotropical blue grosbeaks
Botanical name: Cyanoloxia glaucocaerulea
Genus: Neotropical blue grosbeaks
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Description
Description
The glaucous-blue grosbeak (Cyanoloxia glaucocaerulea), also known as the indigo grosbeak, is a species of bird in the family Cardinalidae. The South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society assigns three more species to Cyanoloxia. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
14 cm
Feeding Habits
Glaucous-blue Grosbeak primarily consumes seeds, fruits, and insects, adapting to seasonally available resources. Its foraging behavior includes searching through foliage and occasionally on the ground. It exhibits a preference for berry-laden bushes and exhibits unique adaptability in exploiting different food sources throughout the year.
Habitat
The glaucous-blue Grosbeak predominantly inhabits regions characterized by the fringes of lowland forests and scrubby river island vegetation in humid areas. Its natural environment includes marshes and areas of secondary growth. This bird is commonly associated with landscapes of dense vegetation near water bodies, typically found in broad, tropical zones.
Dite type
Granivorous
Scientific Classification
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