Where’s Wildlife · Bird Field Guide
Pheucticus ludovicianus
Pronounced (approx.): fyook-TIK-us loo-doh-vih-see-AY-nus
A heavy-billed woodland songbird whose males combine black and white plumage with a vivid rosy breast patch. [1]
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NATIVE TO NORTH AMERICA
Search leafy woodland edges and listen for a rich song. Males can be conspicuous; brown-plumaged birds require closer attention to the bill and eyebrow. [1]
Use the range map for seasonal context and the observation map to explore reported sightings near you.
Listen for rhythm and tone, then compare what you hear with the bird’s appearance and habitat.
Female Purple Finches also have patterned faces, but have a smaller bill. Black-headed Grosbeaks require careful comparison, especially females and birds near the overlap zone. [1]
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Grosbeaks pick food from foliage and branches, eating insects, fruit, and seeds. Both adults contribute to nesting duties. Their loose cup nests are often placed in a fork within a sapling or shrub. [2]
Explore reported observations and photographs on iNaturalist. Zoom to your area and use date filters to investigate seasonal sightings.
Reported sightings are not a complete range map. A lack of records does not necessarily mean the species is absent.
Choose a photograph and name three clues you can see. Compare another view to learn how angle, age, season, and lighting change the bird’s appearance.