Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

The largest of the northern finches, the Pine Grosbeak is very tame and slow moving, allowing close approach. During snowy winters such as when this video was shot, grosbeaks can be located in scattered open forests by the feeble calls that keep the flock together. As you can see, they enjoy seedy fruits such as the crab-apple and will reward the thoughtful gardener who plants such trees with hours of entertaining birdwatching.

Be sure to click on the link below to the eNature field guide entry and learn more about this appealing bird.