Rose-breasted Grosbeak Pheucticus ludovicianus
Owned by meg (@meg).
Notes
The bird is a male in breeding plumage, characterized by the vibrant red chest patch and heavy, seed-cracking beak.
Details
Identification
- Bird Family
- Cardinalidae
- Family Common Name
- Cardinals and Allies
- Life Stage
- Adult
- Sex
- Male
- Size
- Medium (approx. 7-8 inches)
- Color
- Black, white, and rose-red
- Wing Shape
- Broad
- Tail Shape
- Notched
- Plumage
- Breeding, Definitive Alternate
- Plumage Description
- Black head and back, white underparts with a distinctive large triangular rose-red patch on the breast.
Observation Details
- Date Seen
- Jun 19, 2026
Environment
- Habitat Type
- Woodland
Tracking & Conservation
- Conservation Status
- Least Concern (LC)
- Added Details
- The bird is a male in breeding plumage, characterized by the vibrant red chest patch and heavy, seed-cracking beak.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Male
Wing Shape
Broad
Tail Shape
Notched
Plumage
Breeding, Definitive Alternate
Bird FamilyCardinalidae
Family Common NameCardinals and Allies
SizeMedium (approx. 7-8 inches)
ColorBlack, white, and rose-red
Plumage DescriptionBlack head and back, white underparts with a distinctive large triangular rose-red patch on the breast.
Observation Details
Date Seen
Jun 19, 2026
Environment
Habitat Type
Woodland
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Added Details
The bird is a male in breeding plumage, characterized by the vibrant red chest patch and heavy, seed-cracking beak.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Life Stage
Adult
Sex
Male
Wing Shape
Broad
Tail Shape
Notched
Plumage
Breeding, Definitive Alternate
Bird FamilyCardinalidae
Family Common NameCardinals and Allies
SizeMedium (approx. 7-8 inches)
ColorBlack, white, and rose-red
Plumage DescriptionBlack head and back, white underparts with a distinctive large triangular rose-red patch on the breast.
Added Details
The bird is a male in breeding plumage, characterized by the vibrant red chest patch and heavy, seed-cracking beak.
Observation Details
Date Seen
Jun 19, 2026
Environment
Habitat Type
Woodland
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)