Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Pheucticus ludovicianus

The rose-breasted grosbeak, colloquially called "cut-throat" due to its coloration, is a large, seed-eating grosbeak in the cardinal family (Cardinalidae). It is primarily a foliage gleaner. Males have black heads, wings, backs, and tails, and a bright rose colored patch on their white breast. Males and females exhibit marked sexual dimorphism.

Scientific name

Pheucticus ludovicianus

Family

Cardinals and Allies

IUCN status

LC