Pretty Bird of the Day
The Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)
Look
This is a medium-sized bird.
The male is black and white with a bright red chest.
The female is brown with stripes.
Sound
The grosbeak sings a rich, flowing song.
Its song is clear and musical.
It may sound like a robin, but softer.
Listen to the Bird Song
Action
It perches and sings from trees.
It may visit feeders for seeds.
It uses its strong beak to crack food.
Place
In Ontario, it arrives in spring.
It lives in forests and wooded yards.
It may stay through the summer months.
Read and Say
The grosbeak sings a clear, soft song.
Think
Have you seen a bird with bright colors like this?
Listen Again
Listen for:
- a rich, flowing song
- clear musical notes
- a gentle robin-like sound