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Blue grosbeak (male)

Passerina caerulea

Photo by Brian38
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The male is easily recognized with a deep blue head and body. The wings and tail are black with 2 brown wing bars. The bill is grey above and the lower mandible is silver.

Habitat:

Spotted next to a wetland perched on wetland vegetation foraging for insects.

Reference Links:

Blue grosbeak - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Brian38
Thank you Sukanya. They are very eye-catching. I'm hoping to spot a Rose-breasted grosbeak someday.
SukanyaDatta
That's a handsome bird...and from its stance I think it knows it!

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PublishedNovember 21, 2022

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