Northeast · Atlantic Flyway
Are There Black-headed Grosbeaks in Connecticut?
No — Black-headed Grosbeaks are not regularly found in Connecticut; any sighting there is a rare stray. Pheucticus melanocephalus · Cardinalidae
Is the Black-headed Grosbeak Found in Connecticut?
Black-headed Grosbeaks are not regularly found in Connecticut. If you think you saw one, check the look-alikes below first, then report it to eBird with a photo.
Where to see them instead: the nearest states where Black-headed Grosbeaks occur regularly are South Dakota (about 1,390 miles away), North Dakota (about 1,400 miles away) and Colorado (about 1,710 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-headed Grosbeaks in Connecticut: Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole, Orchard Oriole and Eastern Towhee — these occur regularly in Connecticut, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-headed Grosbeak.
Black-headed Grosbeak is a North American backyard bird.
In Connecticut, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Connecticut; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Black-headed Grosbeak in Connecticut
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-headed Grosbeak in Connecticut
Other birds in Connecticut
Birds you might also encounter in Connecticut.
Black-headed Grosbeak in other states
Black-headed Grosbeak in Connecticut: Quick Facts
The Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) is a rarely seen bird in Connecticut. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the Northeast region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Hartford and throughout Connecticut, knowing the seasonal patterns of Black-headed Grosbeak can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.
Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Connecticut using the related birds section.