What bird is this?

9 years ago

This bird has been coming to my feeder in northern Michigan. It is a wooded area. The closest bird I can find is a Rustic Bunting but it would be way, way out of it's range. Notice that it is larger than the gold finch.

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tmff
9 years ago
Check in your guides the females of resident, large-billed species. :-)
birding_nut
9 years ago
Not sure where you are from, but probably a Rose-breasted Grosbeak (female or immature).

BN
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tmff
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Well, thought I'd assist you in the joy of discovery. I was trying to guide you toward Rose-breasted Grosbeak. :-)
catherinet
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Oh birding nut........you're such a party pooper. :) :)
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