Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak
A species of Golden-winged grosbeaks Scientific name : Rhynchostruthus socotranus Genus : Golden-winged grosbeaks
Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak, A species of Golden-winged grosbeaks
Botanical name: Rhynchostruthus socotranus
Genus: Golden-winged grosbeaks
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Description
The males are grey-brown overall with a black bill, a dark head with a black mask, large white cheek patches, and 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
General Info
Species Status
The Socotra golden-winged grosbeak is found in a variety of habitats from the mountains to sea-level. It typically inhabits fairly arid scrub- or woodland dominated by spurges (Euphorbia), acacias (Acacia) and juniper (Juniperus). The fruits of these plants appear to form the bulk of its diet. The population is estimated to be about 6500 adult individuals. Despite being limited to a single island, its future appears to be rather secure. Consequently, the IUCN still classifies it as a species of least concern, even after the mainland populations have been split off.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Finches Genus
Golden-winged grosbeaks Species
Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak 
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