BLACKBIRDS
Here are a couple of blackbirds in neighborhood lately. Learn more here: BLACKBIRDS (part 1) & BLACKBIRDS (PART 2)
Tag: blackbirds
GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE
The Great-tailed Grackle is a blackbird found in the southwestern parts of North America. They are large blackbirds that are glossy black with yellow eyes and long tail feathers.They can be seen among large flocks in fields, farms, duck ponds, urban parks, and parking lots. They will eat anything including: insects, lizards, small aquatic animals,… Read More GREAT-TAILED GRACKLE
BLACKBIRDS (PART 2)
There are many types of blackbirds, in various regions all over North America. The males of most have irridescent black feathers, while the females have brown and streaking markings. Brewers blackbirds are common in North America. They are all black with a white eye, while the female is brownish with dark eye. They can be… Read More BLACKBIRDS (PART 2)
BLACKBIRDS (part 1)
Yellow-headed blackbirds are found in the western and prairie fresh water wetlands, shallow marshes, or mountain meadows. Males have a yellow head and chest with a black body. They have white patches on their wings. Female and immature YHBB’s are dark brown overall with duller yellow heads. Females do not have white patches on their wings,… Read More BLACKBIRDS (part 1)
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