Rose-breasted Grosbeak

ROSE-BREASTED GROSBEAK
Pheucticus ludovicianus: 7-8.5"
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All Grosebeaks have a very pronounced beak. Rose-breasted Grosbeaks have a triangular red bib and shite spotted wings when in flight. They have a very beautiful and fluid call. They need a very specific habitat. Thye only occupy areas that have large trees seperating open fields. They have a smaller range than any of the other birds I have listed. They range from the midwest, up through cental and eastern Canada and New England.

I first saw one of these a few years back at the monestary that I buy my jelly at. For years, Evening Grosbeaks would come to my parents house in December (we called them the Christmas birds) These were the only grossbeaks that I was award of. I went out birding with my father yesterday and we saw a few of these fly by but couldn't get a decent picture. I kept hearing a low "choop choop" call but coudn't see the bird that was making it. I went back with my son Henry today and as I was leaving, I heard that same "choop choop" from out of my window. I looked over and there was the culprit. They supposedly have a wonderful voice, but I only heard that little low "choop."