Illinois
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
 (L 8" WS 12.5" WT 1.6 OZ )
Oak Park, IL
yard birds
 
Striking sex differences as seen
below...female responds to songs and
mates with Black-headed Grosbeak.
Columbus Park
Chicago
6Oct2010
female
10May2011
5May2009
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks are
generalists in food and habitat
requirements, much like their
cardinal cousins.
(Connie Toops)
Pheuticus in Greek means
shy or timid;
ludoviciana
means of Louisiana.
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Bob Sundstrom
© Wikipedia
© Audubon
Society
1st winter
male