Blue Grosbeak

17 cm (7") Fairly common throughout United States; during migration may stray to Canada. Hedgerows, overgrown fields, streamsides, brushy roadsides.

Thick-billed bird.

Male: larger than similar Indigo Bunting. In good light it shows deep blue overall with two rusty or tan wing bars.

Female: warm uniform brown, lighter below with two buff wing bars. Rump is tinged with blue. Larger than similar female Indigo Bunting.  

In poor light, may be mistaken for Cowbird - it has similar shape and size.

Tail fanning habit.

Song: sweet jumbled warble, loud "chink" call.

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Credit: Larry Bond

Distribution Maps

Blue Grosbeak distribution map