Mycerobas
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The Mycerobas grosbeaks are a special group of finch birds that belong to the family Fringillidae. These birds have bright, colorful feathers and are some of the largest in their family, growing to be about 20โ23 centimeters long. They live in beautiful places such as the southern Himalayas and also in China.
There are four kinds of Mycerobas grosbeaks, each with its own look and habits. These birds are interesting to watch because of their size and bright colors, and they are important to the places where they live.
| Image | Scientific name | Common name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mycerobas affinis | Collared grosbeak | Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Thailand | |
| Mycerobas carnipes | White-winged grosbeak | Afghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan | |
| Mycerobas icterioides | Black-and-yellow grosbeak | Indian subcontinent | |
| Mycerobas melanozanthos | Spot-winged grosbeak | Bhutan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam | |
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