Tricolored Blackbird
Tricolored Blackbird
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The Tricolored Blackbird is a highly colonial songbird endemic to California and parts of Oregon, with males appearing glossy black with a striking red shoulder patch bordered by white. Females are duller and streaky.
Where to spot
Endemic to California and southern Oregon, USA, with a small population in Baja California, Mexico. Primarily found in freshwater marshes, rice fields, and irrigated pastures.
How to spot
Locate large, noisy colonies in suitable wetland habitats. Look for the male's distinct red shoulder patch with a white border. Listen for their varied, buzzy, and often harsh vocalizations from the colony.
When to spot
Year-round resident in much of its range, with some local movements. Most conspicuous during the breeding season (spring/early summer) when colonies are active.
Where to spot
Endemic to California and southern Oregon, USA, with a small population in Baja California, Mexico. Primarily found in freshwater marshes, rice fields, and irrigated pastures.
How to spot
Locate large, noisy colonies in suitable wetland habitats. Look for the male's distinct red shoulder patch with a white border. Listen for their varied, buzzy, and often harsh vocalizations from the colony.
When to spot
Year-round resident in much of its range, with some local movements. Most conspicuous during the breeding season (spring/early summer) when colonies are active.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Tricolored Blackbirds breed in massive, dense colonies that can number in the tens of thousands of individuals, a rare behavior among North American songbirds.
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