Cardinal jaune vs Cardinal à tête noire

The Yellow Grosbeak and Black-headed Grosbeak are both large, robust birds with thick bills, but they can be distinguished by their plumage. The Yellow Grosbeak is predominantly bright yellow with black wings and tail, while the Black-headed Grosbeak has a striking black head and orange-brown body.

Look for the bright yellow body of the Yellow Grosbeak versus the black head and orange-brown body of the Black-headed Grosbeak. Check for the presence of white wing bars on the Black-headed Grosbeak.

Yellow Grosbeak is bright yellow with black wings and tail. Black-headed Grosbeak has a black head and orange-brown body with white wing bars.