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Pheucticus ludovicianus
Striking bird 7-8.5 inches long. Males are black above and on the head with white patches on wings; breast bright red, belly white. Females are brown above with white patches on wings; breast streaked, eyebrow pale.
Open brushy woods and aspen groves.
I have primarily encountered this species in summer. It is less common than the Evening or Pine Grosbeaks.
Spotted on Jul 13, 2012
Submitted on Feb 10, 2013
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