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The pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) is a large member of the true finch family, Fringillidae. It is the only species in the genus Pinicola . It is found in coniferous woods across Alaska , the western mountains of the United States , Canada , and in subarctic Fennoscandia and across the Palearctic to Siberia .
grosbeak bullfinch. The pine grosbeak, Pinicola enucleator, a Holarctic pine forest species; grosbeak goldfinches. The three golden-winged grosbeaks in the genus Rhynchostruthus, found in Somaliland, mountains of south-west Arabia and on the island of Socotra and often considered a single species: Somali golden-winged grosbeak, R. louisae
The evening and pine grosbeaks are finches, the same family as a goldfinch, whereas the rose-breasted grosbeak is in the cardinal family. The common name they share, “grosbeak,” was given long ...
This list includes 18 extinct species, the Bonin grosbeak and 17 Hawaiian honeycreepers. [ 1 ] This list is presented according to the IOC taxonomic sequence and can also be sorted alphabetically by common name, binomial, population, and status.
The Pine grosbeak is a plump finch that uses its thick, stubby beak to crush seeds and nip off tree buds. They are native to central Montana, but most typically migrate further south during the ...
The pine grosbeak feeds on buds on conifers, including Christmas trees, which stunts tree growth, causes abnormal formation, and thins the foliage. The pine grosbeak, as a pest, generally affects Scots pine but also affects eastern white and red pine as well as spruce trees. [ 17 ]
Grosbeaks are a form taxon composed of unrelated but similar-looking songbirds. They eat mostly large seeds which they crack open with their huge bills, usually live in trees, and tend to have predominantly dark colors, often with bold lighter patches.
Pine grosbeak, Pinicola enucleator (U) Gray-crowned rosy-finch, Leucosticte tephrocotis (U) Black rosy-finch, Leucosticte atrata; House finch, Haemorhous mexicanus; Cassin's finch, Haemorhous cassinii; Redpoll, Acanthis flammea (NC) Red crossbill, Loxia curvirostra; White-winged crossbill, Loxia leucoptera (R) Pine siskin, Spinus pinus