Pine Grosbeak
VU

Pine Grosbeak

Pinicola enucleator

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Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pine_grosbeak

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Pine Grosbeak populations face mounting pressure from climate change-driven shifts in boreal forest composition, with warming temperatures altering the distribution and abundance of their preferred coniferous seed sources. Increased frequency and intensity of wildfires in northern forests disrupts breeding habitat and reduces food availability during critical winter months. Forest management practices that favor deciduous species over mature coniferous stands further limit suitable nesting and foraging areas across their range.

Threat summary

Habitat

Pine Grosbeaks inhabit mature boreal and subalpine coniferous forests dominated by spruce, fir, and pine across northern North America and Eurasia. They prefer dense, old-growth stands with abundant cone-bearing trees and often move to lower elevations during winter in search of food sources.

TERRESTRIAL· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Pine Grosbeak classified as Vulnerable?
Pine Grosbeak is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Pine Grosbeak populations face mounting pressure from climate change-driven shifts in boreal forest composition, with warming temperatures altering the distribution and abundance of their preferred coniferous seed sources. Increased frequency and intensity of wildfires in northern forests disrupts breeding habitat and reduces food availability during critical winter months. Forest management practices that favor deciduous species over mature coniferous stands further limit suitable nesting and foraging areas across their range.
Where does Pine Grosbeak live?
Pine Grosbeak occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Pine Grosbeak?
The main threats to Pine Grosbeak are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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