Yellow-headed blackbird Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
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Length: 8.5 inches
Sharply-pointed bill
Frequents marshy habitats in summer, open habitats at other times of year
Often flocks with other species of blackbirds ...
Yellow-headed Blackbird
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Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus
The Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) breeds in marshy habitats across much of the western United States. It shows up as a visitor to many areas of the eastern U.S.
Yellow-headed Blackbird Behaviour
No observations regarding Yellow-headed Blackbird behavior have been submitted to the database yet.
Interesting Facts about Yellow-headed Blackbirds ...
Yellow-headed Blackbirds breed across the upper Midwest, north and westward through much of lower Canada, and west and southward into Arizona and New Mexico.
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Yellow-headed Blackbird
(Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) ...
Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus)-- This handsome 9-inch blackbird is unmistakable with his bright yellow head and breast, black body and white wing patch. The female is charcoal brown and lacks the wing patch.
Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus)
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Yellow-headed Blackbird - Xanthocephalous xanthocephalous
There's no mistaking the male Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalous xanthocephalous).
Yellow-headed Blackbird Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus. Rare in fall, and occasional in winter and spring in Gulf Coast region. In inland regions, occasional in fall and spring. Found in marshes and wet fields.
Yellow-headed Blackbird
Spring Sighting Information: rare
Nest on or near Refuge? no
Eastern Bluebird
Spring Sighting Information: rare
Nest on or near Refuge? yes ...
The most common species nesting on restored wetlands in both years were Red-winged Blackbird, Yellow-headed Blackbird, and Marsh Wren. Other species that nested in both years were American Coot, Canada Goose, and Pied-billed Grebe.
Often nesting atop muskrat houses or on gravel islands, Forster's Terns form loose colonies ranging in size from less than 500 to up to several thousand and sometimes associate with Yellow-headed Blackbird colonies.
Another common species is the yellow-headed blackbird, Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus. Except during the breeding season, blackbirds usually travel in flocks. The yellow-headed, the tricolored red-winged, and brewer blackbirds are found in the West.
Usu in loose colony; often associates with Yellow-headed Blackbird. Site tenacity weak. Larger clutches typically result of 2 females. Usu large, elaborate, well-built nests, similar to those of Franklin's Gull. Vigorous nest defense.
YELLOW-HEADED TROOPIAL.
[Yellow-headed Blackbird.]
AGELAIUS XANTHOCEPHALUS, Bonap.
[Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus.] ...
Corey's missives about his Yellow-headed Blackbird and New York's Western Reef Heron also enjoyed their due popularity.
The red winged blackbird is one of the most abundant birds of North America, ranging from Alaska to Central America. It shares western
marshes with the yellow-headed blackbird.
Blackbirds feed on grains, seeds, some fruits and some insects.
Blackbirds / Bronzed Grackle or Western Crow Blackbird
- Rusty Blackbirds: USGS ... Canada's Aquatic Environments ... Nature of New England ... Birds of Nova Scotia
- Tricolored Blackbirds (Agelaius tricolor)
- Yellow-headed Blackbirds ...
Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna)
Orchard Oriole (Icterus spurius)
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)
Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus)
Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) ...
 See also: Blackbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Cowbird, Grackle, Brown-headed Cowbird
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