About the Black-headed Grosbeak
The black-headed grosbeak is a medium-sized, seed-eating bird in the family Cardinalidae. It is sometimes considered conspecific with the rose-breasted grosbeak with which it hybridizes on the American Great Plains.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Cardinals and Allies (Cardinalidae) |
| Species | Pheucticus melanocephalus |
| Species Codes | bkhgro, BHGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-headed Grosbeak belong to?
The Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) belongs to the Cardinals and Allies family (Cardinalidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-headed Grosbeak?
The black-headed grosbeak is a medium-sized, seed-eating bird in the family Cardinalidae. It is sometimes considered conspecific with the rose-breasted grosbeak with which it hybridizes on the American Great Plains....
Where can I report a Black-headed Grosbeak sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-headed Grosbeak on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkhgro, or on iNaturalist.
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