Caryothraustes canadensis
The Yellow-green Grosbeak, *Caryothraustes canadensis*, is a striking medium-sized passerine, typically measuring 18-19 cm (7-7.5 inches) in length and weighing around 38-45 grams. Its plumage is predominantly olive-green, contrasting sharply with a bright yellow head and a distinctive black mask extending from the lore through the eye. It possesses a powerful, conical bill, characteristic of grosbeaks, which is often grayish or horn-colored. This species exhibits minimal sexual dimorphism, w...
This species primarily inhabits the canopy and subcanopy of humid tropical evergreen forests and forest edges, typically found from lowlands up to 1,200 meters (4,000 feet) in elevation.
Their diet primarily consists of various fruits, particularly berries and drupes, supplemented by a significant intake of insects, especially caterpillars and beetles, which they glean from foliage.
Yellow-green Grosbeaks are diurnal birds, often observed foraging actively during the day, frequently associating with large, noisy mixed-species flocks composed of tanagers, antbirds, and other arboreal species. Their foraging strategy involves gleaning insects and plucking fruits from foliage a...
The Yellow-green Grosbeak boasts a widespread distribution across northern South America and parts of Central America. Its breeding and resident range extends from eastern Panama, through northern Colombia and Venezuela, across the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana), and deep into the Amaz...
Least Concern
- The Yellow-green Grosbeak is often considered a "canopy ghost" by birders due to its habit of staying high in the canopy and being challenging to spot despite its bright colors. - It is a common participant in large, noisy mixed-species flocks, often serving as a nuclear species or a prominent ...