Tawny-shouldered Blackbird
Tawny-shouldered Blackbird
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The Tawny-shouldered Blackbird is a medium-sized icterid of the Caribbean, with males being entirely glossy black except for a small, inconspicuous tawny-brown patch on the shoulder. Females are duller and streaky.
Where to spot
Found in Cuba, Hispaniola, and other islands in the Greater Antilles. Inhabits open woodlands, pastures, cultivated areas, and urban gardens.
How to spot
Look for a glossy black blackbird. The tawny shoulder patch is often difficult to see unless the bird is displaying or in good light. Listen for its varied, often buzzy or chattering calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Found in Cuba, Hispaniola, and other islands in the Greater Antilles. Inhabits open woodlands, pastures, cultivated areas, and urban gardens.
How to spot
Look for a glossy black blackbird. The tawny shoulder patch is often difficult to see unless the bird is displaying or in good light. Listen for its varied, often buzzy or chattering calls.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active during the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is a frequent brood parasite of other birds, particularly the Greater Antillean Oriole, laying its eggs in their nests.
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