Rusty Blackbird
Rusty Blackbird
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The Rusty Blackbird is a medium-sized, migratory icterid of North America, named for the rusty-brown edging on its black feathers in non-breeding plumage. In breeding plumage, it is entirely glossy black with pale yellow eyes.
Where to spot
Breeds across northern North America (Alaska, Canada, northern USA), and winters in the southeastern United States. Strongly associated with wetlands, swamps, and flooded woodlands.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive rusty plumage in fall/winter or glossy black with pale eyes in spring/summer, often near water. Listen for its distinctive, squeaky-hinge-like song and 'chack' call.
When to spot
Breeding season (spring/summer) in northern wetlands; winter (fall/winter) in southern wetlands. Often found during migration in transitional habitats.
Where to spot
Breeds across northern North America (Alaska, Canada, northern USA), and winters in the southeastern United States. Strongly associated with wetlands, swamps, and flooded woodlands.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive rusty plumage in fall/winter or glossy black with pale eyes in spring/summer, often near water. Listen for its distinctive, squeaky-hinge-like song and 'chack' call.
When to spot
Breeding season (spring/summer) in northern wetlands; winter (fall/winter) in southern wetlands. Often found during migration in transitional habitats.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species has experienced one of the most significant population declines of any North American songbird in recent decades, making it a species of high conservation concern.
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