Yellow-shouldered Grassquit
A species of Yellow-shouldered Grassquit Scientific name : Loxipasser anoxanthus Genus : Yellow-shouldered Grassquit
Yellow-shouldered Grassquit, A species of Yellow-shouldered Grassquit
Botanical name: Loxipasser anoxanthus
Genus: Yellow-shouldered Grassquit
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Description
Description
The yellow-shouldered grassquit (Loxipasser anoxanthus) 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. 
Size
12 cm
Feeding Habits
Yellow-shouldered Grassquit primarily feeds on seeds, fruits, and insects. This bird employs active foraging techniques and has unique adaptations for seed extraction, showcasing a diet that varies with food availability in its habitat.
Habitat
Yellow-shouldered Grassquit primarily inhabits the edges of forests, including montane evergreen forests, as well as woodlands. These birds are also known to frequent gardens that are in close proximity to wooded areas. They can be found across a range of elevations, from sea-level up to 1,800 meters. Yellow-shouldered Grassquit is most commonly associated with regions that provide a mixture of tree cover and open spaces.
Dite type
Granivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tanagers Species
Yellow-shouldered Grassquit 
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