Northeast · Atlantic Flyway
Are There Black-headed Grosbeaks in Maine?
No — Black-headed Grosbeaks are not regularly found in Maine; any sighting there is a rare stray. Pheucticus melanocephalus · Cardinalidae
Is the Black-headed Grosbeak Found in Maine?
Black-headed Grosbeaks are not regularly found in Maine. 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 North Dakota (about 1,480 miles away), South Dakota (about 1,510 miles away) and Wyoming (about 1,870 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-headed Grosbeaks in Maine: Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole, Eastern Towhee and Northern Cardinal — these occur regularly in Maine, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-headed Grosbeak.
Black-headed Grosbeak is a North American backyard bird.
In Maine, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in Maine; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Black-headed Grosbeak in Maine
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-headed Grosbeak in Maine
Other birds in Maine
Birds you might also encounter in Maine.
Black-headed Grosbeak in other states
Black-headed Grosbeak in Maine: Quick Facts
The Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) is a rarely seen bird in Maine. 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 Portland and throughout Maine, 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 Maine using the related birds section.