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Pinicola enucleator
I saw the male. They looked like trash in the road to camp becasue of the bright red on the male. Unfortunately I was unable to get a good image. Large and sturdy. Yellowish-greenish/brown above, buff below. white sidebars on wings. The bird that lives in pines and shells the seeds.
Breed in the far north and mountain areas. In winter they fly lower latitudes and elevations. Coniferous forests and other woodlands (some winters)
These are pine grosbeaks because of the thick bill, yellowish rump, chestnut on the head. Bigger than a warbler, and there isn't likely to be ANY warbler in Essex County in February. These would be a great addition to eBird--there hasn't been one reported to eBird from Essex County since 2013! I'm not sure who the eBird reviewer is for Essex County, so be prepared to send them photos as well.
Jacob. Thanks so much for the ID. I really couldn't figure this one out.
This cannot possibly be a warbler as it has a finch-type bill. It also has a cinnamon rump and a Bay-breasted Warbler has a grey rump and 2 clear wing bars.
It looks more like a female Pine Grosbeak and the male of that species is bright red.
Hello Doreen! This is not a Bay-Breasted Warbler, as that species of warbler overwinters in South America. In addition, the much stockier build of this bird suggests another species.The markings are consistent with a female Pine Grosbeak.
Spotted on Feb 23, 2015
Submitted on Feb 23, 2015
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