Monday, June 22, 2015

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Species: Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticu ludovicianus)
Family: Cardinaidae (Cardinals)
Date: 6.21.15

Photo credit: Tony Northrup Photography 
(many thanks for providing a site that allows images to be used on the Web!)
     
Observation:

A male Rose-breasted Grosbeak got my attention when it flew to the a porch window before it retreated to the wild grape on the trees off the porch.  It flittered about the grape for a couple of minutes before disappearing when I went to find the camera.


A Fact from Dana:

The song of the rose-breasted grosbeak is similar to the American Robin's.  Its tone is a little "better" and its song isn't as choppy as the robin's.


Learn more at All About Birds - Rose-breasted Grosbeak.

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