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pheucticus melanocephalus

  1. Just flew in from Mexico

    Just flew in from Mexico

    Black-headed Grossbeak — Return migration from Mexico, March 26th. Today, the 27th, I see several of these males around the feeders. This one looks like his adult plumage is still coming in. This may be his first spring. The females should be here in a week or two.
    • Jamulbob
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    • black-headed grossbeak california pheucticus melanocephalus san diego
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: North America
  2. Black-headed Grosbeak

    Black-headed Grosbeak

    It takes two years before adult males get their full orange and black plumage. Often heard singing loudly from within the canopy of tall trees, they can be frustratingly difficult to see. This male represents the nominate Rocky Mountain race, in which the male lacks the orange stripes on the...
    • jmorlan
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    • arizona black-headed grosbeak pheucticus melanocephalus usa
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  3. Black-headed Grosbeak (female

    Black-headed Grosbeak (female

    Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus melanocephalus) female.
    • Stanley Jones
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    • black-headed grosbeak colorado columbine hildebrand ranch park jefferson county pheucticus melanocephalus subsp. melanocephalus usa
    • Comments: 17
    • Category: North America
  4. Black-headed Grosbeak

    Black-headed Grosbeak

    It takes two years before adult males get their full orange and black plumage. Often heard singing loudly from within the canopy of tall trees, they can be frustratingly difficult to see. In our area, males arrive in early April from wintering grounds in Mexico. Females usually arrive a month or...
    • jmorlan
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    • black-headed grosbeak california pheucticus melanocephalus usa
    • Comments: 7
    • Category: North America
  5. Black-headed Grosbeak — Handsome Male

    Black-headed Grosbeak — Handsome Male

    This is one of two posts today, a male and female Black-headed Grosbeak. These Grosbeaks are a dominate presence at my feeder station. They love the black sunflower seeds and the seed stacker cake. Now and then they will bathe in the nearby water. It’s early in the season so I think they are all...
    • Jamulbob
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    • black-headed grosbeak california pheucticus melanocephalus san diego
    • Comments: 5
    • Category: North America
  6. Black-headed Grosbeak — Pretty Female

    Black-headed Grosbeak — Pretty Female

    This is one of two posts today, a male and female Black-headed Grosbeak. These Grosbeaks are a dominate presence at my feeder station. They love the black sunflower seeds and the seed stacker cake. Now and then they will bathe in the nearby water. It’s early in the season so I think they are all...
    • Jamulbob
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    • black-headed grosbeak california pheucticus melanocephalus san diego
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: North America
  7. Black-headed Grosbeak

    Black-headed Grosbeak

    This is March 26 and today this handsome boy returned from his winter migration to Mexico. There is a pretty lady with him and I’ll post a picture of her soon.
    • Jamulbob
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    • black-headed grosbeak california pheucticus melanocephalus san diego
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  8. Black-headed Grosbeak.jpg

    Black-headed Grosbeak.jpg

    Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus)
    • Stanley Jones
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    • black-headed grosbeak davis mountains state park fort davis jeff davis county pheucticus melanocephalus texas usa
    • Comments: 17
    • Category: North America
  9. Black-headed Grosbeak

    Black-headed Grosbeak

    This male represents the far West race, "P. m. maculatus." In the nominate Rocky Mountain race, the male lacks the orange stripes on the sides of the head seen here.
    • jmorlan
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    • black-headed grosbeak california pheucticus melanocephalus usa
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: North America
  10. Breakfast of Champions

    Breakfast of Champions

    A female Black Headed Grossbeak enjoying her morning cereal :)
    • Victor Vector
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    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  11. Black Headed Grossbeak 2516.jpg

    Black Headed Grossbeak 2516.jpg

    Black Headed Grosbeak
    • Kevin Conville
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    • 12bb black headed grosbeak pheucticus melanocephalus
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  12. Black-headed Grosbeak

    Black-headed Grosbeak

    Took this picture yesterday in San Pedro Valley Park where we do a weekly bird survey. It takes two years before adult males get their full orange and black plumage. Often heard singing loudly from within the canopy of tall trees, they can be frustratingly difficult to see. In our area, males...
    • jmorlan
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    • pheucticus melanocephalus
    • Comments: 6
    • Category: North America
  13. Black-headed Grosbeak

    Black-headed Grosbeak

    • ducbucln
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    • black-headed grosbeak pheucticus melanocephalus
    • Comments: 9
    • Category: North America
  14. Black-Headed Grosbeak

    Black-Headed Grosbeak

    Taken during a soft rain. I much prefer cloudy days for imaging birds, there aren't the hard shadows that, in my opinion, detract from the bird, as well as the benefit of saturating colors. This migrant species is on of my favorites. It confirms that winter is over, spring has begun and summer...
    • digishooter
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    • black headed grosbeak pheucticus melanocephalus
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: North America
  15. Black-headed Grosbeak

    Black-headed Grosbeak

    • ducbucln
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    • Comments: 15
    • Category: North America
  16. Black-headed Grosbeak

    Black-headed Grosbeak

    • ducbucln
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    • black-headed grosbeak pheucticus melanocephalus
    • Comments: 11
    • Category: North America
  17. Black-headed Grosbeak

    Black-headed Grosbeak

    • ducbucln
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    • black-headed grosbeak pheucticus melanocephalus
    • Comments: 14
    • Category: North America
  18. Black-headed Grosbeak, male

    Black-headed Grosbeak, male

    Something proper to wipe away the messy suet.
    • Forcreeks
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    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  19. Black-headed Grosbeak female

    Black-headed Grosbeak female

    A bit rainy here as she came to see about the suet nearby. I got a breeding male also, and will post after processing.
    • Forcreeks
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    • black-headed grosbeak pheucticus melanocephalus
    • Comments: 6
    • Category: North America
  20. black-headed grosbeak

    black-headed grosbeak

    In Portal, AZ
    • ryanibis
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    • black-headed grosbeak pheucticus melanocephalus
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: North America
  21. Female Black-headed Grosbeak

    Female Black-headed Grosbeak

    • Brian Hubbs
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    • Comments: 4
    • Category: North America
  22. Black-headed Grosbeak (Female or young Male)

    Black-headed Grosbeak (Female or young Male)

    Yes, I confess...I dropped out the background and made it black...I like the way it sets off the bird...
    • Brian Hubbs
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    • pheucticus melanocephalus
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: North America
  23. Black-headed Grosbeak

    Black-headed Grosbeak

    • Brian Hubbs
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    • pheucticus melanocephalus
    • Comments: 6
    • Category: North America
  24. Black-headed Grosbeak (f)

    Black-headed Grosbeak (f)

    • ducbucln
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    • black-headed grosbeak pheucticus melanocephalus
    • Comments: 20
    • Category: North America
  25. Black-headed Grosbeak (m)

    Black-headed Grosbeak (m)

    Thanks to all of you for your kind comments.
    • ducbucln
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    • black-headed grosbeak pheucticus melanocephalus
    • Comments: 18
    • Category: North America
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