Finches (Fringillidae)
Pine Grosbeak
Pinicola enucleator. Buds, seeds and fruit; grit and salt in winter.
Finches (Fringillidae)Pine GrosbeakPinicola enucleator
- Scientific name
- Pinicola enucleator
- Length
- 7.9–9.8 in
- Weight
- 1.8–2.8 oz
- Nest
- Loose twig cup low in a spruce or fir
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 2–5 eggs
- Incubation
- 13–14 days
- Broods
- 1 per season
Identification
- Large, tame finch with a stubby black bill
- Male rose-red with grey flanks
- Female grey with olive-yellow head and rump
Voice
Mellow, fluty whistles; a clear 'tee-tee-tew' call.
Diet and feeding
Buds, seeds and fruit; grit and salt in winter.
What do pine grosbeaks eat? · Best feeder for pine grosbeaks
Pine Grosbeaks by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Alberta | Year-round resident | June–July |
| British Columbia | Year-round resident | June–July |
| California | Winter visitor | — |
| Colorado | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Connecticut | Winter visitor | — |
| Idaho | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Illinois | Winter visitor | — |
| Indiana | Winter visitor | — |
| Iowa | Winter visitor | — |
| Maine | Winter visitor | — |
| Manitoba | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Massachusetts | Winter visitor | — |
| Michigan | Winter visitor | — |
| Minnesota | Winter visitor | — |
| Missouri | Winter visitor | — |
| Montana | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Nevada | Winter visitor | — |
| New Brunswick | Year-round resident | June–July |
| New Hampshire | Winter visitor | — |
| New Jersey | Winter visitor | — |
| New York | Winter visitor | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Northwest Territories | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Nova Scotia | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Nunavut | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Ohio | Winter visitor | — |
| Ontario | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Oregon | Winter visitor | — |
| Pennsylvania | Winter visitor | — |
| Prince Edward Island | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Quebec | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Rhode Island | Winter visitor | — |
| Saskatchewan | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Utah | Summer breeder | May–July |
| Vermont | Winter visitor | — |
| Washington | Winter visitor | — |
| Wisconsin | Winter visitor | — |
| Wyoming | Summer breeder | June–July |
| Yukon | Year-round resident | June–July |
Frequently asked
What do pine grosbeaks eat?
Buds, seeds and fruit; grit and salt in winter. At feeders: black-oil sunflower, hulled sunflower.
How big is a Pine Grosbeak?
7.9–9.8 in long and 1.8–2.8 oz.
Do pine grosbeaks use birdhouses?
No. Loose twig cup low in a spruce or fir.
Sources
- Pine Grosbeak — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Pine Grosbeak life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Pine Grosbeak — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.