Rose-breasted Grosbeak

The Grosbeak male
The Grosbeak will puff up feathers to threaten enemies. This one puffed up to scare off cardinals.

7-8 inches in length; wingspan 11-13 inches; weighs 1.4-1.7 ounces.

source: http://www.birds.cornell.edu Obtained Feb. 23, 2007

The Grosbeak female