For many, the rich, melodious song of the Black-headed grosbeak is the music of springtime in Oregon. The handsome males, with their bold pattern of cinnamon, black, and white, are among our most striking songbirds, and area familiar site in parks and gardens as well as in almost every forest type in the state. The buffy, streaked females are less conspicuous, but are also accomplished singers.

The Black-headed grosbeak is a common to fairly common breeder and common migrant in forested regions throughout the state.

Hear the song of the Black-headed grosbeak

Photo by David Bronson