Finches (Fringillidae)
Evening Grosbeak
Coccothraustes vespertinus. Seeds, buds and spruce budworm larvae.
Finches (Fringillidae)Evening GrosbeakCoccothraustes vespertinus
- Scientific name
- Coccothraustes vespertinus
- Length
- 6.3–7.1 in
- Weight
- 1.9–2.6 oz
- Nest
- Loose cup high in conifers
- Entrance hole
- Does not use nest boxes
- Clutch
- 2–5 eggs
- Incubation
- 11–14 days
- Broods
- 1–2 per season
Identification
- Male mustard-yellow with a dark head and bright yellow eyebrow
- Massive pale green bill
- Black wings with large white patches
Voice
Loud, piercing 'peeer' calls.
Diet and feeding
Seeds, buds and spruce budworm larvae.
What do evening grosbeaks eat? · Best feeder for evening grosbeaks
Evening Grosbeaks by state and province
| Region | Status | Nesting |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Year-round resident | July |
| Arizona | Year-round resident | May–July |
| British Columbia | Year-round resident | July |
| Colorado | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Connecticut | Winter visitor | — |
| Idaho | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Maine | Year-round resident | July |
| Manitoba | Year-round resident | July |
| Massachusetts | Winter visitor | — |
| Michigan | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Minnesota | Year-round resident | July |
| Montana | Year-round resident | July |
| Nebraska | Winter visitor | — |
| Nevada | Year-round resident | June–July |
| New Brunswick | Year-round resident | July |
| New Hampshire | Year-round resident | July |
| New Mexico | Year-round resident | June–July |
| New York | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Year-round resident | July |
| North Dakota | Winter visitor | — |
| Nova Scotia | Year-round resident | July |
| Ohio | Winter visitor | — |
| Ontario | Year-round resident | July |
| Oregon | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Pennsylvania | Winter visitor | — |
| Prince Edward Island | Year-round resident | July |
| Quebec | Year-round resident | July |
| Saskatchewan | Year-round resident | July |
| South Dakota | Winter visitor | — |
| Utah | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Vermont | Year-round resident | July |
| Washington | Year-round resident | June–July |
| Wisconsin | Year-round resident | July |
| Wyoming | Year-round resident | July |
Frequently asked
What do evening grosbeaks eat?
Seeds, buds and spruce budworm larvae. At feeders: black-oil sunflower.
How big is a Evening Grosbeak?
6.3–7.1 in long and 1.9–2.6 oz.
Do evening grosbeaks use birdhouses?
No. Loose cup high in conifers.
Sources
- Evening Grosbeak — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Evening Grosbeak life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Evening Grosbeak — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.