Newfoundland pine grosbeak

Newfoundland Newfoundland Pine Grosbeak. _Pinicola enucleator eschatosus_ Oberholser. A Robin-sized finch; the males mostly rose-red, and the females gray with a yellowish tinge to head and rump. Breeds in Newfoundland. Common summer resident and fairly common winter resident. The Pine Grosbeak is k...

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Summary:Newfoundland Newfoundland Pine Grosbeak. _Pinicola enucleator eschatosus_ Oberholser. A Robin-sized finch; the males mostly rose-red, and the females gray with a yellowish tinge to head and rump. Breeds in Newfoundland. Common summer resident and fairly common winter resident. The Pine Grosbeak is known by all New- foundlanders as the "Mope." Indeed, it does appear to mope, for it sits around on stunted spruces and will often allow very close approach. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit GMS Mar 75 Used I and Sup Used I Used I