Yellow-headed Blackbird

Red-winged male is black with prominent red shoulder patches. Yellow-headed male is unmistakable.

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Common Name

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Comments

Usually nests in reeds or tall grass near water. Normally found in large flocks.

Scientific Name

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Habitat

Sloughs, marshes and wet fields.

Size

To 11 in. (28 cm)