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Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is a colorful bird with a bright pink chest and black wings. They love to sing beautiful songs and can often be seen in gardens and forests.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Rose-breasted Grosbeak male has a striking black head and back, with a triangular rose-red patch on a white breast. Females and immatures are streaky brown with a strong supercilium, and both sexes show a flash of yellow under their wings in flight.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyCardinalidaeGenusPheucticus
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
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Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Females have a unique yellow flash under their wings when flying!

Males sing beautiful songs even while incubating eggs on the nest!

Their thick beak can crush cherry pits with surprising strength!

They fly thousands of kilometers between continents each year!

Special abilities

Ability

Seed Crushing Beak

Rose-breasted Grosbeaks have a powerful, conical beak that helps them crack open tough seeds and fruit pits with ease.

Ability

Toxic Snack Immunity

Rose-breasted Grosbeaks can eat Monarch butterflies, which are toxic to many birds, because of special adaptations.

Ability

Nocturnal Navigator

Rose-breasted Grosbeaks can migrate thousands of kilometers by flying mostly at night, using celestial cues to guide them.

Measurements & details

Length
18-20 cm
Wingspan
29-33 cm
Weight
0.035-0.049 kg
Lifespan
3-10 years
Top Speed
50 km/h
Clutch Size
3-5
Incubation
11-14 days
Migration Distance
4000 km

Diet & Feeding

These birds enjoy a varied diet of insects, seeds, and fruits, helping control garden pests.

Primary Foods

  • Beetles
  • Caterpillars
  • Black Cherry seeds
  • Monarch Butterflies
  • Raspberries
  • Sunflower seeds

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Rose-breasted Blackbird

Collections

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 Rose-breasted Grosbeak?

18-20 cm

What is Rose-breasted Grosbeak's wingspan?

29-33 cm

How much does Rose-breasted Grosbeak weigh?

0.035-0.049 kg

How long does Rose-breasted Grosbeak live?

3-10 years

How fast can Rose-breasted Grosbeak move?

50 km/h

What does Rose-breasted Grosbeak eat?

These birds enjoy a varied diet of insects, seeds, and fruits, helping control garden pests.

Where is Rose-breasted Grosbeak usually found?

Forests

How does Rose-breasted Grosbeak hunt?

Foraging

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