Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Cardinalidae
About
The rose-breasted grosbeak, colloquially called "cut-throat" due to its coloration, is a large, seed-eating grosbeak in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). It is primarily a foliage gleaner. Males have black heads, wings, backs, and tails, and a bright rose colored patch on their white breast. Males and females exhibit marked sexual dimorphism.
Fun Fact
Male Rose-breasted Grosbeaks are unusually devoted fathers that incubate eggs and even sing quietly while sitting on the nest.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is open deciduous woods across most of Canada and the northeastern United States.
Diet
Food includes jacaranda seeds and the fruits of the introduced busy Lizzy (Impatiens walleriana).
Lifespan
12 years (wild)
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance