The evening grosbeak is a stocky finch with a huge, pale bill. Males like this one are rich yellow and black, with a bold yellow eyebrow and a large white patch on each wing.

Evening grosbeaks roam in flocks to find seeds and buds, and they visit feeders for sunflower seeds. This male was photographed in spring among new leaves.

I love the bold yellow, black, and white of an evening grosbeak, plus the heavy pale bill built for cracking seeds.

For more on the evening grosbeak and its habitat, see its species guide at All About Birds.

Evening grosbeak Manitoba sightings

Where and when you can find the evening grosbeak in Manitoba depends on the season and the habitat. You can see more species in the Manitoba birds section.

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