No. 41 — The Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus)
Hand-carved songbird by Geoffrey “G.B.” Davis

Materials: White Pine, Glass, Steel, Found Wood, and Walnut Plinth
Dimensions: 5 1/4" L × 2 1/4" W × 4" H
Finish: Traditional milk paint, waxed and buffed
Status: Available

Description
Rose-breasted Grosbeaks always draw attention at bird feeders. As the “bird guy” in my community, I’m often contacted to identify unusual visitors that casual birders notice in their yards. Every spring I can expect a conversation about the striking bird that looks as if it has a bright red bib on its chest. In my experience these birds visit feeders during spring migration but tend to move on to other food sources once they settle onto their breeding territories.

About the Project
This bird is part of 50 Little Birds, a collection of hand-carved Indiana songbirds by artist Geoffrey “G.B.” Davis. Each bird represents a species found in Indiana and is inspired by the artist’s personal encounters with birds in the field. Carved from softwoods and painted with traditional milk paints, the birds are small objects meant to be held, studied, and shared. In this collection, every bird has a story.

Closer
Each bird in the series is offered as an individual piece, but together they reflect an ongoing body of work shaped by observation, memory, and a lifelong love of birds.

Availability
Each bird is carved and painted by hand. If this particular bird has already found a home, I am always happy to carve another for you. Because every bird is handmade, each will have its own unique character.