Finches, Euphonias, and Allies
Evening Grosbeak
Hesperiphona vespertina
- 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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Evening grosbeak
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
