Black-headed grosbeak (male)

Description:

The male is easily identified with his black head and wings which have prominent white patches. Breast, nape, and rump are orange with the belly being more yellowish-orange. Thick bills.

Habitat:

Spotted in dense vegetation next to a creek along the Wenas road. Most of the creeks in this area have mixed woods including aspen, cottonwood, pine, and some fir nearby.

Notes:

Ranges in the western half of United Staes and into central Mexico also into Southern British Columbia.