Black-thighed Grosbeak

The Black-thighed Grosbeak (Pheucticus tibialis) inhabits in Costa Rica and Panama. It is seen in highlands; in canopy and edges if mountains forests, pastures with scattered tall trees, and old second growth. Its measures are of 20 cm (8 inches) in height and 70 g in weight.

This is a large bird, with very heavy bill, with part of the head, neck and breast glossy yellow-ochre. Underparts bright yellow; back feathers black, edged with yellowish-olive, and legs gray. This animal feeds on fruits, seeds, and insects.