Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (<em>Pheucticus ludovicianus</em>) is a species of Cardinals &amp; Allies (<em>Cardinalidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) is a species of Cardinals & Allies (Cardinalidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines). A chunky finch, the male black-and-white with a rose-red breast; a strong singer with a rich robin-like song; winters in the tropics; feeds on seeds and insects.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Pheucticus; binomial: Pheucticus ludovicianus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766). Typical size: 18-20cm. Average lifespan: 3-7 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: MA, n SA.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
