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The Black-backed Grosbeak is a South American bird that is
frequently sold as a pet.
I have not found a lot of information on this bird.
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Black-backed Grosbeaks have a black head and back and the
underparts are a bright yellow.
The wing and tail have white patches.
There is reported several subspecies of this bird and
most are reported to have a yellow rump.
Females are similar but duller in color.
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:Diet:
Probably like other Grosbeaks and eats seeds and insects.
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:Courtship:
No information.
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:Nesting:
No information.
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:Habitat and Range:
The Black-backed Grosbeak is found in Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia,
Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela.
They are found in arid valleys and forest edges
and will visit gardens and agricultural areas.
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:Vocalization:
Black-backed Grosbeaks sing from high perches.
Their song is a series of melodic whistled phrases, and their
call is a sharp 'tink' note.

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:Plumage/Molt:
No information.
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:Migration:
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No information.
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:Tongue/feet:
No Information.
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:Bibliography:
w4;June 2012
w43;June 2012
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