Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)

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Order:	Passeriformes
Family:	Cardinalidae
Genus:	Pheucticus
Species:	ludovicianus

Regional

This bird has been reportedly found in the following regions:

Auburn, Alabama

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Blythe, California

Riverview, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Yankeetown, Florida

Austell, Georgia

Jesup, Georgia

Algonquin, Illinois

Anna, Illinois

Baylis, Illinois

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Rock Falls, Illinois

Westchester, Illinois

Chesterton, Indiana

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Martinsville, Indiana

Pella, Iowa

Yale, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Shreveport, Louisiana

Dixfield, Maine

Wiscasset, Maine

Pikesville, Maryland

Hubbardston, Massachusetts

North Billerica, Massachusetts

Jenison, Michigan

Paw Paw, Michigan

Ypsilanti, Michigan

Anoka, Minnesota

Britt, Minnesota

Grand Portage, Minnesota

Monticello, Minnesota

Morris, Minnesota

Cole Camp, Missouri

Conway, Missouri

Saint Robert, Missouri

Brookline, New Hampshire

Merrimack, New Hampshire

Flemington, New Jersey

Mahwah, New Jersey

Guilford, New York

Norfolk, New York

Rochester, New York

Raleigh, North Carolina

Pembina, North Dakota

Guysville, Ohio

Albion, Pennsylvania

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Crossville, Tennessee

Johnson City, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Crosby, Texas

Mission, Texas

Spring, Texas

Tilden, Texas

Essex Junction, Vermont

Broad Run, Virginia

Mechanicsville, Virginia

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Positive	On May 1, 2022, Melisajane from Louisville, KY wrote: I live in Louisville, Ky. I have 6 sets of these beautiful birds! I am originally from northern IN where these birds would nest. I have seen on the migration map that they do not nest here, but they have been here for more than 2 weeks! I am hoping they stay here!
Positive	On Aug 21, 2019, AmyInNH from Brookline, NH wrote: I only see these in spring, early in the day, at the sunflower feeder. They look to be babies the parents are bringing, very dark shiny eyes, not the least intimidated as I walk up to the feeder, while the parents fly off.
Positive	On May 21, 2012, Peter61835 from Yankeetown, FL (Zone 4a) wrote: Hundreds of these birds pass through my property each spring staying only long enough to empty the seed feeders and permit me the opportunity to enjoy their beauty before they continue their trek north.
Positive	On May 3, 2012, DoreneAmos from Jenison, MI wrote: Spring 2011 several males visited my feeder with the expensive feed that attracts song birds. They returned along with females for a few days and then moved on. As of May 3, 2012 haven't seen them at my feeders. Jenison Michigan
Positive	On Jul 1, 2011, hydey6 from Corunna, IN wrote: I had two sets visit my feeders this spring and didn't know what they were at the time. They stayed about a month and moved on. The males arrived first then the females about two weeks later. They ate thistle and sunflower seeds. Living in Indiana, I presumed they moved north because I haven't seen them since late April. They were abit aggressive, chasing off the finches from the feeders. But I enjoyed watching them and I hope they stop back again.
Positive	On May 29, 2011, nutsaboutnature from Algonquin, IL (Zone 5a) wrote: I love Rose-Breasted Grosbeaks. . .They are wonderful, beautiful birds!! They're gentile & non-aggressive, very willing to share the feeders with other birds & just a joy to have around. I look for them every year. They usually show up in our area around the same time as the Indigo Buntings & Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds. I've found their favorite feeder foods to be Black Oil Sunflower Seeds & Safflower Seeds. They also eat lots of the harmful insects that we'd all rather not have around. One of the males has recently developed quite a taste for the Grape Jelly I put out for the Orioles, although he hasn't shown any interest in the sugar water in the Oriole or Humminbird feeders. Having a birdbath with will also hel... read more
Positive	On Feb 15, 2010, Rigrish from Jeffersonville, IN (Zone 5b) wrote: Last spring was the first time we had seen this bird at our feeders. I counted a total of 4 here at the same time. I hope they make a return visit this year. They are beautiful.
Positive	On Jul 5, 2009, GoPogo from North Billerica, MA wrote: 2009 is the first year I've seen the RBGB stay in our yards (in Mass. and Maine) since 2004 so we're thrilled. They come to our feeders many times/day. Hubby calls this the "parrot of New England".
Positive	On May 27, 2009, jpakish from Chesterton, IN wrote: A beautiful bird...........and he and his mate almost always come to our bird feeder together. Real soul mates!
Positive	On May 19, 2009, grammie53 from Guilford, NY wrote: I was excited to see this bird at my birdfeeder. I have been feeding birds for many years and this was the Rose-breasted Grosbeak I have seen at my feeder.