pine grosbeak

noun

1. a large grosbeak, Pinicola enucleator, of coniferous forests of northern North America and Eurasia, the male of which has rose and gray plumage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pine grosbeak¹

An Americanism dating back to 1765–75

Example Sentences

In addition to the barred owls, staff also treated a pine grosbeak and a Bohemian waxwing, songbird species that are typically found farther north in Vermont.

From Washington Times

“I’m not sure if pine grosbeak are irruptive, but maybe that is part of the equation as they only show up in the valley like this once every 10 years.”

From Washington Times

Quiet returning hawks cross the valleys, and the pine grosbeak hastens past.

From Project Gutenberg

The bluebird and pine grosbeak have it too, but their much larger, trembling wings seem far less nervous.

From Project Gutenberg

The pine grosbeaks from the north are the most destructive budders that come among us.

From Project Gutenberg