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[BirdieBetsy]

I took this picture today, September 30th 2012. This is the first time I have seen this bird at my feeders (black sunflower seeds). Location: Newnan, Georgia - south of Atlanta. Black and white with brown specs on tail. Brown nape and crown. Red throat and breast.I am new to bird identification and would appreciate the help. Thanks!

[blackburnian]

That's a Rose-breasted Grosebeak!

[TytoAlba]

Agreed.

[BirdieBetsy]

OK thanks - it was confusing to me because the book I have the male looks black, white and red - no brown.

[TytoAlba]

They are when breeding. They change in the winter, but also don't reach the full breeding colors the first year or so.

[BirdieBetsy]

Thanks TytoAlba!