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Rose-Breasted Grosbeak
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| Length: |
7-8.5 inches |
Song: |
The rose breasted grosbeak has
rich, melodious phrases interspersed with call notes. |
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Wingspan: |
12-13 inches |
Behavior: |
Are solitary or in pairs in the
breeding season. Flocks are in migration in the winter time. |
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Weight: |
1.6 ounces |
Breeding: |
Monogamous. Solitary. Male and
females rub bill to display affection during courtship. |
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Habitat: |
Forest edge, oak riparian,open
forest,more space between the trees, tundra forest and semiopen
areas. |
Population: |
They are common in deciduous
forests. Rare in the West and southern California |
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Migration: |
Migration |
Feeders: |
Use decreases commonly during
the migration. |
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Appearance: |
Black head, black back, white
wing patch, and a white shoulder patch. |
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Interesting Facts: |
Males sing to win a females.
When male birds fly, they show of their red wing lining to get
female birds.
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Compiled by
Ayah & Hannah, Middletown Elementary School, Louisville, KY
Information from Birds of North America by Fred J Alsop III, DK Publishing, Inc., 2001
Photos -
wikipedia.org, The Free Encyclopedia.
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