Pine Grosbeak
Pinicola enucleator
About the Pine Grosbeak
The pine grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) is a large member of the true finch family, Fringillidae. It is found in coniferous woods across Alaska, the western mountains of the United States, Canada, and in subarctic Fennoscandia and 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...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 15,175 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Pine Grosbeak?
The scientific name of the Pine Grosbeak is Pinicola enucleator.
How many Pine Grosbeak sightings have been recorded?
15,175 observations of the Pine Grosbeak have been recorded on iNaturalist.
