Evening Grosbeak (Noun)
Meaning
North American grosbeak.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The evening grosbeak's large, conical beak allowed it to crack open seeds that other birds couldn't eat.
- During a particularly harsh winter, the local bird feeders attracted a flock of evening grosbeaks in search of sustenance.
- In North America, evening grosbeaks often congregate in mountainous regions where the spruce and fir trees dominate the landscape.
- The yellow stripe above an evening grosbeak's eye is a distinctive characteristic of the species.
- Birdwatchers eager to observe the evening grosbeak often plant sunflower trees in their backyards to attract the species.