Rose-breasted grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Identification Tips:
- Large, conical, pale bill
Adult male:
- Rosy-red, triangular breast patch
- Black head and upperparts
- White underparts
- White patches in wing
- White spots in black tail
- Red wing linings
- Immature males similar to female but have some red on breast
Adult female:
- Black and white crown stripes
- White underparts with extensive streaking
- Dark gray upperparts
- Yellow wing linings
- Immature and basic plumages similar to adult female
- Juvenile like adult female but has buffier breast
Similar species:
Female-plumaged Black-headed Grosbeak is very similar to female-plumaged
Rose-breasted Grosbeak but has buffier breast and has streaking confined to
the sides.