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Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

Photo by EmilyMarino
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small "finch" like bird. Rusty orange breast with yellow underbelly and under-wings. Back, head and wings are black with white speckles. Beautiful little bird!

Habitat:

Mountain forest above 7500 ft.

Species ID Suggestions

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus

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Comments (2)
EmilyMarino
Thanks Gatorfellows! I searched for finches and then gave up! ;)

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Colorado's Feathered Friends
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PublishedJune 5, 2013

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