Pine grosbeak
Pinicola enucleator
The pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) is a large member of the true finch family, Fringillidae.
About the Pine grosbeak
The pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) is a large member of the true finch family, Fringillidae. It is the only species in the genus Pinicola. It is found in coniferous woods across Alaska, the western mountains of the United States, Canada, and in subarctic Fennoscandia and across the Palearctic to Siberia. The species is a frugivore, especially in winter, favoring small fruits, such as rowans (mountain-ashes in the New World). With fruit-crop abundance varying from year to year, pine grosbeak is one of many subarctic-resident bird species that exhibit irruptive behavior. In irruption years, individuals can move long distances in search of suitable food supplies, bringing them farther south and/or downslope than is typical of years with large fruit crops.
Fun Facts About Pine grosbeak
- It is the only species in the genus Pinicola.
Conservation Status
The Pine grosbeak is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | passerines |
| Family | Fringillidae |
| Genus | Pinicola |
| Species | Pinicola enucleator |
Range & Habitat
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