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.
below...female responds to songs and
mates with Black-headed Grosbeak.
Columbus Park
Chicago
6Oct2010
10May2011
5May2009
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks are
generalists in food and habitat
requirements, much like their
cardinal cousins.
(Connie Toops)
generalists in food and habitat
requirements, much like their
cardinal cousins.
(Connie Toops)
Pheuticus in Greek means
shy or timid; ludoviciana
means of Louisiana.
shy or timid; ludoviciana
means of Louisiana.
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Bob Sundstrom
© Wikipedia
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Society
Society
1st winter
male
male
female
female