evening grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus)
CONFIRMATION STATUS: Confirmed.
IDENTIFICATION:
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Length: 7.25 inches
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Large, pale, conical bill
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Short tail
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Distinctive call note often given in flight
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Frequently gathers in flocks
Male:
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Yellow forehead, supercilium and body
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Brown head and upperback
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Black wings and tail
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Large white patch in wing
Female:
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Gray upperparts
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Pale gray underparts
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Black wings and tail
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White patches in wings
Similar species:
The male evening grosbeak is instantly recognizable. Females have
large bills, short tails and distinctive call notes.
LIFE HISTORY
Migration Status: Short distance migrant
Breeding Habitat: Woodland
Nest Location: Mid-story/canopy nesting
Nest Type: Open-cup
Clutch Size: 2-5
Length of Incubation: 11-14 days
Days to Fledge: 13-14
Number of Broods: 2?
Diet: Primarily seeds and fruit; lesser quantities of insects
SKY MEADOWS DISTRIBUTION/SEASONAL OCCURRENCE
Relative abundance and seasonal occurrence are indicated in red below.
Relative abundance
C - Common: Likely to be present in good numbers in appropriate habitat and season.
U - Uncommon: May be present in appropriate habitat and season, often in low
numbers.
O - Occassional: Found in appropriate habitat perhaps only a few times per season,
sometimes low numbers.
R - Rare: May not be recorded every year.
Acc - Accidental: Recorded once or twice, may not be expected again for a long time.
Seasonal Occurrence
Sp - Spring: March, April, May
Su - Summer: June, July, August
Fall: September, October, November
Winter: December, January, February
Note: The status of evening grosbeck is undetermined.
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