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grosbeakAny of various thick-billed finches. The pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) breeds in Arctic forests. Its plumage is similar to that of the pine crossbill. (Family Fringillidae, order Passeriformes.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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More flashy visitors arrived from the south--northern orioles, rose-breasted grosbeaks, bright yellow American goldfinches. The company's millet seeds attract small birds and groundfeeders such as doves, finches and chickadees; hemp seeds entice cardinals, grosbeaks and nuthatches; and black-oil sunflower seeds are popular with a large variety of birds. The Audubon Society's Conejo Valley chapter held its survey Sunday, drawing more than 30 birders who spied everything from scrub jays and California quails to grosbeaks and a white-tailed kite, a relative of the hawk. |
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