South · Atlantic Flyway
Are There Black-headed Grosbeaks in Georgia?
No — Black-headed Grosbeaks are not regularly found in Georgia; any sighting there is a rare stray. Pheucticus melanocephalus · Cardinalidae
Is the Black-headed Grosbeak Found in Georgia?
Black-headed Grosbeaks are not regularly found in Georgia. 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 1,210 miles away), New Mexico (about 1,300 miles away) and Colorado (about 1,310 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-headed Grosbeaks in Georgia: Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole, Orchard Oriole and Eastern Towhee — these occur regularly in Georgia, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-headed Grosbeak.
Black-headed Grosbeak is a North American backyard bird.
In Georgia, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Georgia; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Black-headed Grosbeak in Georgia
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-headed Grosbeak in Georgia
Other birds in Georgia
Birds you might also encounter in Georgia.
Black-headed Grosbeak in other states
Black-headed Grosbeak in Georgia: Quick Facts
The Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) is a rarely seen bird in Georgia. It is classified as a not regularly recorded in the state, falling within the South region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.
For birders in Atlanta and throughout Georgia, 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 Georgia using the related birds section.