Evening Grosbeak (Coccothraustes vespertinus)
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Status
- BC: Yellow – S5 (2022)
- COSEWIC: Special Concern
- SARA: Special Concern (2019)
- Global: Secure (2016)
- Galiano Island Status: Confirmed
Description
A large, distinctive songbird that has striking yellow, white, and black colouration and a thick beak. Feeds on seeds, buds, flowers, and invertebrates – especially caterpillars.
Habitat
Coniferous and mixed forest.
Range
Endemic to North America, and resident across Canada.
Threats
Populations of this species rise and fall based on food abundance. Threats include urban development, logging, and collisions with windows.
Galiano Status
This species is occasionally seen on Galiano Island.