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Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

A striking North American songbird characterized by distinctive sexual dimorphism, with males featuring a vibrant rose-red triangular patch on their white breast and females displaying muted brown and white plumage with distinctive wing markings.

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Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
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Ecology & Habitat

Habitat

Deciduous and mixed woodlands across eastern and central North America, preferring forest edges, second-growth forests, and woodland clearings with dense understory vegetation

Ecological Role

Critical seed dispersal agent, consuming and distributing seeds from various trees and shrubs; plays significant role in forest regeneration and ecosystem maintenance

Morphology

  • SKIN COAT Dense feather coating providing insulation, males with distinctive black and white plumage with rose-red breast patch
  • LIMBS WINGS Strong legs for perching, wings rounded and moderately long for efficient forest navigation
  • HEAD SENSORY Large eyes, short neck, well-developed auditory and visual capabilities for navigation and foraging
  • BODY STRUCTURE Medium-sized passerine bird, approximately 19-22 cm in length, weighing 35-65 g, with robust, conical beak adapted for seed cracking
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: USFWS Midwest Region from Midwest Region, United States
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