Arabian Golden-winged Grosbeak
A species of Golden-winged grosbeaks Scientific name : Rhynchostruthus percivali Genus : Golden-winged grosbeaks
Arabian Golden-winged Grosbeak, A species of Golden-winged grosbeaks
Botanical name: Rhynchostruthus percivali
Genus: Golden-winged grosbeaks
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Description
The males are grey-brown overall with a black bill. The head is brown, with a dark grey mask and white cheeks, and it has large, bright yellow patches on the wings and tail. The females are similar to the males though somewhat duller, and the juveniles are rather streaky and lack the adults' distinctive head pattern. 
Size
15 cm
Habitat
Arabian Golden-winged Grosbeak resides primarily in arid and semi-arid environments characterized by scrub-covered rocky outcrops, slopes, and dry wadis. These birds are also found in a variety of woodlands, including juniper forests and Anogeissus-Commiphora woodlands, as well as areas with acacias, euphorbias, and other scrub vegetation. They often inhabit regions at the periphery of cultivated lands and are known to occupy steep-sided valleys and coastal slopes rich in native flora.
Dite type
Granivorous
General Info
Species Status
The Arabian Golden-winged Grosbeak is typically found between 1,060 and 2,800 metres ASL in forested wadis and areas of scrub. Its range encompasses Dhofar in Oman, the Mahra of eastern Yemen, and the mountains of northern Yemen to Saudi Arabia. It ranges as far north as Al Hara near Ta'if, where one or two birds were seen on April 26–27, 1996. In southwestern Saudi Arabia it is resident in relict East African Juniper (Juniperus procera) forests. In Yemen it has been recorded in spurge (Euphorbia) scrub and woodland of acacias (Acacia) and junipers (Juniperus), while in the wooded Mahrah it is primarily found in Anogeissus/Commiphora woodland. The fruits of juniper, acacia and spurge species appear to form the bulk of its diet. It appears to be present in low densities throughout its range. The population is estimated at around 9000 individuals, but it is becoming rare due to habitat destruction. Therefore, when it was first evaluated as a distinct species for the 2008 IUCN Red List, it was categorized as a Near Threatened species.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
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Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Golden-winged grosbeaks Species
Arabian Golden-winged Grosbeak 
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