Blue Grosbeak? Sheepshead lots, South Padre Island, TX, USA (1 Viewer)

[River Girl]

I first thought this bird was a bunting, but reviewing the photos I see a very large bill and rufous head and band at top of wingbar. Id please. Thank you.

 

[THE_FERN]

I'd say so. You can see some rufous in the upper wingbar.

 

[qwerty5]

Tail looks very short, but the bill is definitely too big for a bunting.

 

[River Girl]

Tail looks very short, but the bill is definitely too big for a bunting.

Thank you.