Rhynchostruthus percivali
The Arabian Golden-winged Grosbeak (Rhynchostruthus percivali) is a strikingly colored medium-sized finch, measuring approximately 14-16 cm (5.5-6.3 inches) in length with a robust, conical, and dusky-black bill. Males boast an olive-brown body, a darker head adorned with a black facial mask, and most notably, brilliant golden-yellow patches on their primary flight feathers and outer tail feathers, contrasting sharply with their dark brown wings and tail. Females are similar but duller, with ...
Primarily arid montane juniper and acacia woodlands, wadis, and scrublands, typically found at elevations between 1000 and 2900 meters (3,300-9,500 ft).
Primarily a granivore, specializing in hard seeds from juniper (*Juniperus procera*) and acacia trees, supplemented with fruits and occasional insects.
This diurnal finch typically forages in the canopy and undergrowth of trees and shrubs, employing its powerful bill to crack open hard seeds. Outside the breeding season, it often forms small, cohesive flocks, though pairs or solitary individuals are also common. During the breeding season, pairs...
The Arabian Golden-winged Grosbeak is endemic to the high-altitude mountainous regions of the southwestern Arabian Peninsula. Its core range spans the western highlands of Yemen and extends northward into the 'Asir Mountains of southwestern Saudi Arabia, with some localized populations possibly o...
Least Concern
- The Arabian Golden-winged Grosbeak's massive, conical bill is perfectly adapted to crack open the toughest seeds found in its arid environment, particularly those of juniper and acacia. - Its striking golden-yellow wing and tail patches are unique among finches in the Arabian Peninsula, making ...