Black-headed Grosbeak

21 cm (8") Fairly common. Western North America. Open woodlands.

Large bill. Counterpart of eastern Rose-breasted Grosbeak. Hybrids occur where their ranges overlap.

Male: black head. Cinnamon-orange breast and rump. White belly. White wing bars.

Female: sparrow-like. Streaked brownish back. Light eyebrow stripe. Similar to female Rose-breasted Grosbeak but has finer and less streaking on sides and a buffy usually unstreaked breast.

Song: rising and falling similar to Robin's song.

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Credit: Rick Leche

Credit: Rick Leche

Credit: Robin Horn

Credit: Rick Leche

Distribution Maps

Black-headed Grosbeak distribution map

Black-headed Grosbeak winter distribution map