Black-thighed grosbeak
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The black-thighed grosbeak (Pheucticus tibialis) is a large seed-eating bird in the family Cardinalidae, which is endemic to the mountains of Costa Rica and western Panama.
This species breeds from about Script error: No such module "convert". altitude (Pacific slope) or Script error: No such module "convert". (Caribbean slope) up to Script error: No such module "convert". and is found in canopy, woodland edge and semi-open habitats such as pasture with some trees. The nest is a thin cup constructed on a bulky twig base Script error: No such module "convert". up in a small tree or amongst vines. The female lays two brown-spotted pale blue eggs between March and May.
The adult black-thighed grosbeak is Script error: No such module "convert". long, weighs Script error: No such module "convert"., and has a massive grey bill. The male has a yellow head, rump and underparts, an olive-edged black back, and black wings, thighs and tail. There is a white patch on the flight feathers. The female is paler with more olive on the back and a smaller white wing patch. Immatures are duller and more olive-tinged, and have streaking and mottling on the body plumage.
The black-thighed grosbeak forages in shrubs or trees for insects, seeds and berries. The call is a sharp pink, and the song is a musical stream of warbles, whistles, trills and slurs.
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