Evening Grosbeak
Photo: Cephas · CC BY-SA 3.0

Finches, Euphonias, and Allies

Evening Grosbeak

Hesperiphona vespertina

VUVulnerable
Family
Finches, Euphonias, and Allies (Fringillidae)
Order
Passeriformes

Overview

The evening grosbeak (Hesperiphona vespertina) is a passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae found in North America.
The evening grosbeak is bulky, with a large bill and short tail. The bird has a distinct appearance, with the adult male featuring a bright yellow forehead and body, brown head, and white wing patches, while the adult female has a mainly olive-brown body with greyer underparts and white wing patches.
The evening grosbeak breeds in coniferous and mixed forests across Canada, the western mountainous areas of the United States, and Mexico.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.