Mycerobas


The Mycerobas grosbeaks are a genus of finch in the family Fringillidae. They are colorful and are at 20–23 cm the largest species in the family. They are found in the southern Himalayas and across into China.
The genus contains the following four species:
ImageScientific nameCommon NameDistribution
Mycerobas affinisCollared grosbeakBhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Thailand
Mycerobas carnipesWhite-winged grosbeakAfghanistan, Bhutan, China, India, Iran, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
Mycerobas icterioidesBlack-and-yellow grosbeakIndian subcontinent
Mycerobas melanozanthosSpot-winged grosbeakBhutan, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam