Rose-breasted Grosbeak

The rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus), a bird species in the cardinal family, is a colorful visitor to Alabama feeders during spring and fall migrations.

Male rose-breasted grosbeak perched on a tree branch, showing a black head, bright red breast patch, and white underparts among clusters of seed pods and new leaves.

Courtesy of Creative Commons; photo by John Harrison

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Birds of Alabama

Birds of Alabama

Male rose-breasted grosbeak perched on a tree branch, showing a black head, bright red breast patch, and white underparts among clusters of seed pods and new leaves.