Black-headed Grosbeak
Pheucticus melanocephalus
Perching
Length: 8 in. (21 cm )
This species nests commonly in riparian forests and low to mid-elevation pine-oak woodlands. Its relatively large nest is made of twigs and rootlets, and usually is placed high off the ground. The Black-headed Grosbeak uses its massive bill to open seeds and nuts, but it also feeds on insects during the summer.
The four-digit banding code is BHGR.
Male |
Female |
Chaparral
Fir forest
Mesquite bosque
Oak-pine woodland
Riparian / River forest
Savanna
Shrubs
Urban city
Bibliographic details:
- Article: Black-headed Grosbeak
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/black-headed-grosbeak
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:36). Black-headed Grosbeak. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/black-headed-grosbeak
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Black-headed Grosbeak". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/black-headed-grosbeak
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Black-headed Grosbeak". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/black-headed-grosbeak
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