The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is a stunning bird of eastern deciduous forests — the male's bold black-and-white plumage is set off by a brilliant rose-red triangular breast patch. Both sexes sing, and the male sings even from the nest while incubating. It is a favorite at feeders in spring during migration, where it consumes sunflower seeds voraciously.
Best time to see a Rose-breasted Grosbeak
The best time to see a Rose-breasted Grosbeak is April–May, when about 71% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 33,966 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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