Picture of the Day for May 18, 2018

This showy black and white bird, with the bright red chevron, sings to attract a females, even though he rebuffs her for several days before he lets her be his mate. But at least he does help build the nest, which takes about a week, and the male Rose-breasted Grosbeak also shares in the incubation, brooding, and feeding duties at the nest.

Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak

Male Rose-breasted Grosbeak

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