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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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Used by a wide variety of mammals and songbirds, including cardinals, evening grosbeaks, robins, thrush, vireos and cedar waxwing. Francis said the low vocal frequencies of mourning doves and black-headed grosbeaks appear to overlap with most human-caused noises, which may inhibit vocal communication required for repelling rivals, pairing and nesting. Grosbeaks are characterized by their large conical bills. |
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