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Blue Grosbeak

Passerina caerulea

A small passerine bird in the cardinal family, characterized by its distinctive blue plumage in males and distinctive brown coloration in females, native to North and Central America.

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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Open woodlands, forest edges, shrublands, agricultural areas, and semi-open landscapes across southern United States, Mexico, and parts of Central America, typically at elevations between 0-2,000 meters

Ecological Role

Plays crucial role in seed dispersal, insect population control, and serves as an indicator species for ecosystem health in grassland and woodland habitats

Morphology

SKIN COAT Males: vibrant blue plumage; Females: rusty brown coloration with subtle blue tinting
LIMBS WINGS Strong legs for perching, wingspan around 22-25 cm, wings adapted for agile flight and short-distance migrations
HEAD SENSORY Large eyes, short conical beak, capable of complex vocal communications and precise visual perception
BODY STRUCTURE Compact songbird, approximately 14-16 cm in length, weighing 26-32 grams, with a robust, triangular beak adapted for seed consumption

Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Dan Pancamo

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Cardinalis cardinalis

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