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Birdsong field guide

Golden Grosbeak

Pheucticus chrysogaster

The Golden Grosbeak is a large, striking songbird of the Andean highlands, recognized by the male's brilliant yellow body and contrasting black-and-white wings.

What it sounds like

A rich, melodic series of liquid warbles similar to a robin's song, accompanied by sharp 'peek' or 'link' contact calls.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Leonardo Ordóñez-Delgado · EcuadorCC BY-NC-ND Xeno-canto

Field notes

Possesses a massive, conical bill specifically adapted for crushing hard seeds and fruit pits.
Exhibits pronounced sexual dimorphism, with females displaying streaky, brownish-buff plumage for camouflage while nesting.
It was formerly considered conspecific with the Yellow Grosbeak (Pheucticus chrysopeplus) found in Mexico.
Primarily inhabits the temperate zone of the Andes at elevations between 1,500 and 3,000 meters.
During the breeding season, its diet shifts from seeds and fruit to include a significant amount of protein-rich insects.

Habitat

Arid to semi-humid montane scrub, open woodlands, and cultivated gardens.

Range

The Northern and Central Andes, spanning Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Similar & commonly confused birds

Black-backed GrosbeakPheucticus aureoventris Black-headed GrosbeakPheucticus melanocephalus Black-thighed GrosbeakPheucticus tibialis Rose-breasted GrosbeakPheucticus ludovicianus Yellow GrosbeakPheucticus chrysopeplus

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