Female © James Kinderman
Immature male © Jay McGowan
Adult male © Tim Lenz
Female © Deborah Bifulco
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Adult male © Tim Lenz
Female © Yves Darveau
Adult male © Karl Bardon
Adult male © Austin Loewen

Rose-breasted Grosbeak Pheucticus ludovicianus

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Identification

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Breeding adult males are striking black and white with bright red triangle on breast. Nonbreeding males, females, and immatures are streaky below with a bold head pattern. Always look for the very thick, pale pinkish bill. Fairly common and widespread in eastern North America, especially in deciduous forests. Winters to northern South America. Visits feeders. Listen for sweet robinlike song and squeaky call. Females are sometimes confused with Purple Finch but note much larger overall size, large pinkish bill, and bolder white markings on wings. Also compare females and immature males with extremely similar Black-headed Grosbeak, which is usually identifiable by range. Rose-breasted usually has more extensive, coarser streaking on underparts and usually lacks orange tones.

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