Bird
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianusRose-breasted Grosbeaks are sturdy songbirds with massive pale bills. Adult males have black-and-white plumage and a rose-red chest patch, while females are brown-streaked with a bold pale eyebrow.
songbirdheavy billforest edge
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyBeetles, caterpillars, treehoppers
Predators
- hawks
- owls
- snakes
ThreatsWindow collisions, habitat loss, pesticide exposure, and hazards along migration routes
HabitatsDeciduous and mixed woods, forest edges, parks, and shaded gardens
Life spanOften several years, with banding records beyond twelve years
Classification
- OrderPasseriformes
- FamilyCardinalidae
- GenusPheucticus
- SpeciesPheucticus ludovicianus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Observe quietly and avoid approaching low nests in dense foliage.
Responsible observation
- Listen: A rich robin-like song often comes from the middle canopy.
- Identify: Focus on the oversized pale bill and bold light eyebrow in females.
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