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jmorlan

Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)

I believe this is an adult male in winter (basic) plumage although it may be retaining some first alternate (spring) feathers. They take two years to reach full adult plumage. Chowing down on sunflower seeds in our back yard, this image was taken through our back window They are rare but regular visitors to California from the East.
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Location
San Pedro Creek, Pacifica, California, USA.
Date taken
07 September 2024.
Scientific name
Pheucticus ludovicianus
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Category
North America
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jmorlan
Date added
View count
75
Comment count
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Image metadata

Device
Canon Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Aperture
ƒ/5.6
Focal length
183.8 mm
Exposure time
1/320 second(s)
ISO
200
Filename
Rose-breastedGrosbeakIMG_4640.jpg
File size
252.7 KB
Date taken
Sat, 07 September 2024 11:47 AM
Dimensions
1024px x 900px

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