Blue Grosbeak
NameBlue Grosbeak
Common NameBlue Grosbeak
Scientific NamePasserina caerulea
FamilyCardinalidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)28.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males are brilliant deep blue with two prominent rusty-brown wing bars and a stout, conical bill. Females are warm brown with faint blue tinges, especially on the rump, and buffy wing bars. Juveniles resemble females.
Vocalization / CallThe song is a rich, warbling series of notes, often described as 'sweet-sweet-chew-chew-chew' or 'churry-churry-churry'. Calls include a sharp 'spink' or 'chink'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across the southern and eastern United States, extending into Mexico and Central America. Winters in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Identifying Featuresdeep blue plumage (male), rusty wing bars, large, conical bill, brown plumage (female)
Description
The Blue Grosbeak is a medium-sized songbird known for the male's striking deep blue plumage. They are often found in brushy habitats and overgrown fields, where they forage for insects and seeds, delivering a rich, warbling song.
