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Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak
Rhynchostruthus socotranus
Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak (Rhynchostruthus socotranus) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak (Rhynchostruthus socotranus) is a member of the Fringillidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 28.3 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Fringillidae Finches, Euphonias
- Genus Rhynchostruthus
- Species socotranus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 28.3 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Fringillidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak (Rhynchostruthus socotranus) is a member of the Fringillidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Africa. Its distribution covers AF insular ne Africa in rocky hill scrub: Socotra.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 28.3 g, with a wing length of about 8.6 cm and a tail of around 5.3 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 3,622 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak?
The Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak is a small bird that weighs around 28.3 g.
Where does the Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak live?
The Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak is found across Africa with a range covering AF insular ne Africa in rocky hill scrub: Socotra, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak belong to?
The Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak (Rhynchostruthus socotranus) belongs to the Fringillidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak eat?
The Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak migrate?
The Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak's range?
The Socotra Golden-winged Grosbeak has a mapped global range of about 3,622 km².
Conservation
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