How to Attract the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak?

Getting to Know Your Bird. The Rose-Breasted

Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) belonging to
the cardinal family (Cardinalidae) is among the
species of birds that migrate to tropical America
during the winter. Adult birds are about seven to
eight inches long and weigh approximately forty
five to fifty grams. Its name comes from the bright
rose-red patch found on the breast of adult males
and the pinkish-buff tinge on the throat and breast
of immature females.

Boons of Attracting Birds. Having the bird inhabit

your gardens, first and foremost, gives you the pleasure of being serenaded by its subdued
mellow warbling, it being a type of songbird. Males especially start singing early during the
winter quarters and late spring. Furthermore, they also bring aesthetic appeal to your landscape
giving more value to your property. They also contribute ecologically by consuming insect pests
which may cause more harm to your foliage, them being voracious insect eaters. In fact, even in
flight they also catch insects to feed on.

Laws of Attraction for the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak. The following are strategies to employ to
bring the Rose-Breasted Grosbeak within the confines of your garden:

1) Research. If you are dead serious in having the Rose-Breasted feathered friends come
visit during the winter or spring months and even during succeeding times, it is good to
know their habits. You can use online resources to determine the specific times of the
winter quarters or spring when they usually frequent your place. This is to help you
prepare your garden for their coming.

2) Provide for their food. After a long flight, birds are usually tired and worn out. Having
readily available food, which they don’t need any more to forage, helps a lot in attracting
the birds. Getting one of the bird feeders will make this task easier for you. Stock the
feeder with White Ramoon (Trophis racemosa) or Jacaranda seeds as well as Busy
Lizzy (Impatiens walleriana) fruits. If you plan on attracting the birds during the late
spring months, black-oil sunflower seeds are the best food source. It is important to
situate feeders at least six feet from trees and shrubs to allow the birds to escape any
predators.

3) Give them shelter. Nest boxes that are cup shaped will attract the Rose-Breasted
Grosbeak into your gardens. Make sure to place a lot of holes for ventilation as well as a
reinforcement ring at the opening to keep the bird predators from entering. Nest boxes
need to be from five to twenty-five feet from the ground, an ideal height for the birds.
 Hang a bag with fine twigs, weeds, and roolets, which are free from parasites to serve as
nesting materials, near the nest boxes.

4) Offer a water source. Birds are always attracted to water. You can build a shallow pond
or even a fountain for the purpose; however, this can be costly. A viable alternative is
having one of the bird baths, which is more economical and easier to set up. Again,
situate the bird bath away from trees or shrubs to prevent attack from predators.