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Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Photo by JudyWeiler
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Field Notes

Description:

Striking bird 7-8.5 inches long. Males are black above and on the head with white patches on wings; breast bright red, belly white. Females are brown above with white patches on wings; breast streaked, eyebrow pale.

Habitat:

Open brushy woods and aspen groves.

Notes:

I have primarily encountered this species in summer. It is less common than the Evening or Pine Grosbeaks.

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PublishedFebruary 10, 2013

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