Scientific Facts Common Name: Rose Breasted Grosbeak Scientific Name: Pheucticus Ludovicianusis Length: About 8 inches Life Span: About 13 years Clutch Size: 3 to 5 eggs Habitat: Mixed Woodlands, Deciduous Forests Country of Origin: United States, Central, and Southern America Physical Description Image Source Rose Breasted Grosbeaks are songbirds that belong to the family of […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Pine Grosbeak Scientific Name Pinicola enucleator Lifespan Over 9 Years Size 7.9 – 9.8 inches Mass 1.8 – 2.8 oz. Habitat Open woodlands Range North America (eastern Canada to western Alaska)Scandinavia to eastern Asia Information & Physical Appearance Image Source The Pine grosbeak, scientifically referred to as Pinicola enucleator, is part of […] More
Scientific Facts Scientific name Eophona personata Phylum Chordata Higher classification Eophona Order Passerine Image Source Description This is a big finch, with a stated weight of 80 g (2.8 oz) (for a solo male) and a measurement of 18 to 23 cm (7.1 to 9.1 in). Among normal capacities, the wing chord is 10.2 to […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name: Evening Grosbeak Scientific Name: Coccothraustes vespertinus Life Span: 15 years Size: Length: 6.3 to 7.1 inches Weight: 1.9 to 2.6 ounces Wingspan: 11.8 to 14.2 inches Habitat: Mature coniferous forests, deciduous woodlands, parks, and orchards Country of Origin: North America and the Rocky Mountains Evening Grosbeak Information Image Source The Evening […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Black-headed grosbeak Scientific Name Pheucticus melanocephalus Lifespan 11+ Years Size 7.5 inches Mass Up to 1.7 oz Habitat forests Range Western North America Information & Physical Appearance Image Source Weighing between 1.2 – 1.7 oz., mature black-headed grosbeaks are known to reach up to 7.5 inches in length. These hefty, medium-sized […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Blue Grosbeak Scientific Name Passerina caerulea Lifespan More than 7 Years Size 5.9 – 6.3 inches Mass 0.92 – 1.11oz. Habitat Partly open woodland Range North and Central America Information & Physical Appearance Image Source The Blue Grosbeak, with the binomial name Passerina caerulea, belongs to the order Passeriformes, the family […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Western Tanager Scientific Name Pinranga Ludoviciana Length About 18 cm Life Span Around 8 years Clutch Size 3 to 5 eggs Habitat Mixed or Coniferous Woods Country of Origin Mexico, United States Physical Description Image Source Adult western tanagers are medium-sized birds, with an average of about 18 cm in length, […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Varied Bunting Scientific Name Passerina Versicolor Length 4.3 to 5.5 inches Clutch Size 2 to 5 eggs Habitat Brushy Woodlands Country of Origin United States Physical Description Image Source Varied buntings are birds that feature beautiful colors. At a distance, they look seemingly dull and dark. The male buntings feature a […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Summer Tanager Scientific Name Piranga Rubra Life Span 5 years Size 8 inches Habitat Groves, woods Country of Origin North of Mexico Image Source Physical Description Popularly known in Tennessee as the “Summer Redbird” to differentiate it from the other red birds of the South. Summer Tanagers are included in the […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Scarlet Tanager Scientific Name Piranga olivacea Life Span Up to 10 years Size 6.3 to 6.7 inches Habitat Woodlands and mature forests Country of Origin Panama and Bolivia Physical Description Image Source The scarlet tanagers are stunning birds that look like they belong to the rainforest. These birds are somewhat common […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Red Crossbill Scientific Name Loxia curvirostra Lifespan 8 Years Size 14 – 20 cm. Mass 23.7 – 45.4 grams Habitat Temperate, terrestrial forests Origin/ Range Northern hemisphere Information & Physical Description Image Source Scientifically referred to as Loxia curvirostra, the red crossbill is also known as a common crossbill in Eurasia. […] More
Scientific Facts Common Name Pyrrhuloxia Scientific Name Cardinalis sinuatus Lifespan 8 Years Size 8.3 inches Mass 0.8 – 1.5 oz. Habitat Mesquite thickets, desert scrub, along stream beds Range The American Southwest, northern Mexico Information & Physical Appearance Image Source Scientifically referred to as Cardinalis sinuatus, another common name for the Pyrrhuloxia is a desert […] More