Rose-breasted Grosbeak

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Pheucticus ludovicianus

Rose-breasted Grosbeak, a reference photo
Photo: John Harrison at https://www.flickr.com/photos/15512543@N04/ · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The rose-breasted grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus), 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.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rose-breasted Grosbeak being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Cardinalidae
Species
Pheucticus ludovicianus

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