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Blue grosbeak (male)

Passerina caerulea

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

Males are blue with two brown wing bars. Females are mostly brown. Large silver bill.

Habitat:

Spotted at a wetland preserve in Utah. Riparian forest with cottonwoods.

Reference Links:

Blue grosbeak - Wikipedia, Blue Grosbeak | Audubon Field Guide

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Comments (2)
Brian38
Thank you much, Leuba. Their bills certainly help them have a varied diet.
Leuba Ridgway
Looks like beak that can crack anything open ! I envy you guys with these colourful birds around. Most of the birds in our neighbourhood are a drab grey-brown. This one is particularly attractive.

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PublishedSeptember 28, 2022

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