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The male blue grosbeak is deep blue, with both black and brown on its wings. The female is mostly brown. Both sexes are distinguished by their large, deep bill and double wing bars. These features, as well as the grosbeak's relatively larger size, distinguish this species from the indigo bunting. Length can range from 14 to 19 cm (5.5 to 7.5 in ...
The following is a list of grosbeak species, arranged in groups of closely related genera. These genera are more closely related to smaller-billed birds than to other grosbeaks. Exceptions are the three genera of "typical grosbeak finches", which form a group of closest living relatives and might thus be considered the "true" grosbeaks.
Blue grosbeak. Order: Passeriformes Family: Cardinalidae. The cardinals are a family of robust, seed-eating birds with strong bills. They are typically associated with open woodland. The sexes usually have distinct plumages. Eleven species have been recorded in Tennessee. Summer tanager, Piranga rubra; Scarlet tanager, Piranga olivacea
Rose-breasted grosbeak, Pheucticus ludovicianus; Black-headed grosbeak, Pheucticus melanocephalus (C) Blue grosbeak, Passerina caerulea; Lazuli bunting, Passerina amoena (C) Indigo bunting, Passerina cyanea; Painted bunting, Passerina ciris (C) Dickcissel, Spiza americana
The glaucous-blue grosbeak is approximately 14 cm (5.5 in) long. Three birds weighed from 16 to 19.5 g (0.56 to 0.69 oz). The male is generally dark sky blue that is lighter on the forehead and rump and is grayish on the lower belly. It has a small black "mask". The female is brown overall, warm and dark above and orange-tinged below.
Rose-breasted grosbeak (cardinal à poitrine rose), Pheucticus ludovicianus; Black-headed grosbeak (cardinal à tête noire), Pheucticus melanocephalus (C) Blue grosbeak (guiraca bleu), Passerina caerulea (C) Lazuli bunting (passerin azuré), Passerina amoena (C) Indigo bunting (passerin indigo), Passerina cyanea
Great blue heron at Catawba Island State Park. Order: Pelecaniformes Family: Ardeidae. The family Ardeidae contains the herons, egrets, and bitterns. Herons and egrets are medium to large wading birds with long necks and legs. Bitterns tend to be shorter necked and more secretive.
These birds are 15 cm long. The adult male exhibits a dark-blue plumage with bright-blue upper-wings. The females and the juveniles are brown. The ultramarine grosbeak is territorial; it doesn't fly in flocks. If a male invades the territory of another, for sure there will be a conflict with some violence.