Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Diet
Insects, seeds, fruit
Habitat
Forests and well-vegetated suburban areas
Nesting
Nest is a lightly woven bowl of grasses and twigs tucked into foliage. Female lays 1-5 (usually 4) grey-blue eggs with dark speckles. Both parents incubate for 11-14 days. Chicks fledge at 9-12 days.
Did you know?
Males are sometimes referred to as the “cutthroat bird” due to the bright red patch of feathers along his neck and chest.