The scientific name for the Pine Grosbeak (Pinicola enucleator) has its roots in Latin—pinus (pine tree) colere (to dwell), and enucleare, meaning “to remove the kernel from.” This perfectly describes their foraging tactics. With over 99% of their diet consisting of plant material, Pine Grosbeaks feast on seeds from cones, buds at the tips of branches, and a wide variety of fruits such as crabapples. They are slow-moving and meticulous, often stripping an entire branch before moving on to the ne

How to identify a pine grosbeak

Pine grosbeak bird (Pinicola enucleator) pecking prey on the gravel road. Little wild bird looking for prey.