Yellow-headed Blackbird
Yellow-headed Blackbird
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A striking blackbird found in North America, the breeding male is unmistakable with its glossy black body and vibrant yellow head and breast, often accented by a white wing patch. Females are duller.
Where to spot
Breeds colonially in marshes and wetlands across western and central North America, from Canada to the central US. Winters in the southwestern US and Mexico.
How to spot
Look for them in large reed beds and cattail marshes. Males are very conspicuous due to their bright plumage and tendency to perch prominently. Listen for their distinctive, often unpleasant, song to locate them.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (May-July) in its marshy habitats when males are highly conspicuous and vocal. Migrates in spring (April-May) and autumn (August-October).
Where to spot
Breeds colonially in marshes and wetlands across western and central North America, from Canada to the central US. Winters in the southwestern US and Mexico.
How to spot
Look for them in large reed beds and cattail marshes. Males are very conspicuous due to their bright plumage and tendency to perch prominently. Listen for their distinctive, often unpleasant, song to locate them.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (May-July) in its marshy habitats when males are highly conspicuous and vocal. Migrates in spring (April-May) and autumn (August-October).
Credits:
By Ron Knight from Seaford, East Sussex, United Kingdom - Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus), CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=44863686
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
The Yellow-headed Blackbird has a unique, harsh, and grating song often described as sounding like a rusty gate or a strangled scream, which is quite distinct from the more melodious calls of other blackbirds.
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