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Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

The Pine Grosbeak is a colorful bird that loves to eat seeds and berries. With its bright plumage, it can be spotted in snowy forests, making it a beautiful sight during winter.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Pine Grosbeak is a large, stout finch with a thick, conical beak. Males display a striking rosy-red plumage over most of their body, contrasted with dusky wings. Females and immatures are primarily grey with yellowish or orange-tinged heads and rumps, making them look quite different.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyFringillidaeGenusPinicola
Pine Grosbeak
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Pine Grosbeak

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Male Pine Grosbeaks aren't always bright red; sometimes they're duller orange or even yellow!

Their scientific name 'Pinicola enucleator' literally means 'pine dweller who takes out kernels'!

They are the largest finches in North America, bigger than many sparrows!

They can hang upside down like acrobats to reach tasty berries or seeds high up in trees.

Special abilities

Ability

Winter Warrior

Pine Grosbeak can survive frigid temperatures because of their dense feather insulation and ability to shiver, generating warmth.

Ability

Seed Cracker Beak

Pine Grosbeak has a powerful, conical beak that helps them crack open tough conifer seeds and eat hard buds with ease.

Ability

Irruptive Navigator

Pine Grosbeak can travel long distances to find food, moving south unpredictably during harsh winters with scarce resources.

Measurements & details

Length
20-25 cm
Wingspan
30-36 cm
Weight
0.052-0.078 kg
Lifespan
5-8 years
Top Speed
45 km/h
Clutch Size
2-5
Incubation
13-14 days
Migration Distance
1000 km

Diet & Feeding

They mainly eat seeds, buds, and fruits found in cold, northern forests.

Primary Foods

  • Pine seeds
  • Spruce buds
  • Larch needles
  • Mountain ash berries
  • Rose hips

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Pine Grosbeak?

20-25 cm

What is Pine Grosbeak's wingspan?

30-36 cm

How much does Pine Grosbeak weigh?

0.052-0.078 kg

How long does Pine Grosbeak live?

5-8 years

How fast can Pine Grosbeak move?

45 km/h

What does Pine Grosbeak eat?

They mainly eat seeds, buds, and fruits found in cold, northern forests.

Where is Pine Grosbeak usually found?

Forests

How does Pine Grosbeak hunt?

Foraging

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