South · Atlantic Flyway
Are There Black-headed Grosbeaks in North Carolina?
No — Black-headed Grosbeaks are not regularly found in North Carolina; any sighting there is a rare stray. Pheucticus melanocephalus · Cardinalidae
Is the Black-headed Grosbeak Found in North Carolina?
Black-headed Grosbeaks are not regularly found in North Carolina. 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 1,270 miles away), North Dakota (about 1,370 miles away) and Colorado (about 1,470 miles away).
Often mistaken for Black-headed Grosbeaks in North Carolina: Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Baltimore Oriole, Orchard Oriole and Eastern Towhee — these occur regularly in North Carolina, so compare them carefully before concluding you saw a Black-headed Grosbeak.
Black-headed Grosbeak is a North American backyard bird.
In North Carolina, this species is classified as rare. There is no regular population in North Carolina; check neighboring states listed below.
Monthly Activity — Black-headed Grosbeak in North Carolina
Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.
Identification
Best Time to See Black-headed Grosbeak in North Carolina
Other birds in North Carolina
Birds you might also encounter in North Carolina.
Black-headed Grosbeak in other states
Black-headed Grosbeak in North Carolina: Quick Facts
The Black-headed Grosbeak (Pheucticus melanocephalus) is a rarely seen bird in North Carolina. 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 Charlotte and throughout North Carolina, 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 North Carolina using the related birds section.