Evening grosbeak

Coccothraustes vespertinus

The evening grosbeak (Hesperiphona vespertina) is a passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae found in North America.

Family: Fringillidae Order: passerines Conservation: Vulnerable

About the Evening grosbeak

The evening grosbeak (Hesperiphona vespertina) is a passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae found in North America. The evening grosbeak is bulky, with a large bill and short tail. The bird has a distinct appearance, with the adult male featuring a bright yellow forehead and body, brown head, and white wing patches, while the adult female has a mainly olive-brown body with greyer underparts and white wing patches. The evening grosbeak breeds in coniferous and mixed forests across Canada, the western mountainous areas of the United States, and Mexico. Its migration pattern is variable, sometimes reaching as far south as the southern U.S. in winters. These birds forage in trees and bushes, and their diet mainly consists of seeds, berries, and insects. The bird's range has expanded ea

Fun Facts About Evening grosbeak

These birds forage in trees and bushes, and their diet mainly consists of seeds, berries, and insects.
The evening grosbeak breeds in coniferous and mixed forests across Canada, the western mountainous areas of the United States, and Mexico.
The bird has a distinct appearance, with the adult male featuring a bright yellow forehead and body, brown head, and white wing patches, while the adult female has a mainly olive-brown body with greyer underparts and white wing patches.
Its migration pattern is variable, sometimes reaching as far south as the southern U.S.

Conservation Status

The Evening grosbeak is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.

Taxonomy & Classification

Order	passerines
Family	Fringillidae
Genus	Coccothraustes
Species	Coccothraustes vespertinus

Range & Habitat