Swiss Manor: Rose-breasted grosbeak

jawilder · 15 Jun 2016, 5:51 PM,

I looked out at my feeder this evening, 15 June, and was surprised to see this female Rose-breasted Grosbeak (light pink bill, white and streaked breast).

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A nice yardbird!

Jason
Flagstaff, AZ

jawilder · 23 Jun 2016, 6:19 AM,

The female Rose-breasted Grosbeak showed up again at my feeder this morning, 23 June. I hadn't seen it since the 15th, and assumed it was gone, so this was a bit of a surprise. The pink bill is immediately distinctive relative to the numerous Black-headed Grosbeaks at my feeder - I hadn't appreciated how useful bill color is for separating the females of these two species.

Jason
Flagstaff, AZ

jawilder · 23 Jun 2016, 7:04 PM,

The very skittish Rose-breasted Grosbeak finally sat still for a few pictures this evening, 23 June:

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Jason
Flagstaff, AZ

jawilder · 28 Jun 2016, 8:10 AM,

There was another appearance by the RBGR at my feeder this morning, 28 June.

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