Pheucticus ludovicianus
(L 8" WS 12.5" WT 1.6 OZ )
Striking sex differences as seen
below...female responds to songs and
mates with Black-headed Grosbeak.
Columbus Park
Chicago
6Oct2010
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.
© BirdNote,
Bob Sundstrom