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Calls. Rose-breasted Grosbeaks give short, sharp, penetrating chink calls, sometimes likened to the sound of a sneaker on a gym floor. They also give harsh, repeated squawks when alarmed.
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Rose-breasted Grosbeak Songs and Calls. You are viewing sample content from Larkwire —the ultimate tool for learning bird sounds. Rose-breasted Grosbeak: More pure-toned and continuous than American Robin; higher, less choppy than Black-headed Grosbeak. Credits: All text copyright Michael O'Brien.
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Breeding adult males are striking black and white with bright red triangle on breast. Nonbreeding males, females, and immatures are streaky below with a bold head pattern. Always look for the very thick, pale pinkish bill.
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America Rose-breasted Grosbeak Songs and Calls Cardinal à poitrine rose Pheucticus ludovicianus Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities North American Bird Calls
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks are stocky, medium-sized songbirds with very large triangular bills. They are broad-chested, with a short neck and a medium-length, squared tail. Smaller than an American Robin; larger than a House Finch.