About the Rose-breasted Grosbeak
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Pheucticus ludovicianus |
| Species Codes | robgro, RBGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rose-breasted Grosbeak belong to?
The Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rose-breasted Grosbeak?
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...
Where can I report a Rose-breasted Grosbeak sighting?
You can log sightings of Rose-breasted Grosbeak on eBird (ebird.org) using species code robgro, or on iNaturalist.
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