Useful Hints
- In the southern part of its breeding range, the Blue Grosbeak commonly raises two broods per year.
- Brown-headed Cowbirds commonly lay eggs in Blue Grosbeak nests.
- Many nests incorporate snake skins, but researchers are unsure why.
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Photo © RenĂ© Corado
Photo © RenĂ© Corado
Photo © Stephen Ramirez
Photo © Charlie Hickey
Photo © Roger Garber
Photo © Brian Kushner
Source: Birds of North America Online
open woodland
shrub
Live Tree Branch
Bush or Shrub
Vine or Tangle
cup
Altricial