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Blackbirds


Blackbirds are medium to large with mainly an iridescent black
or black with yellow and orange coloring.

Blackbirds have heavy bills



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 belong to the order Passeriformes.

There are more than 200 species of blackbirds.

Picture Red Winged Blackbird



Types of Blackbirds include:

Brewer's Blackbird
Red Winged Blackbird
Rusty Blackbird
Tricolor Blackbird
Yellow Headed Blackbird

Other North American members of the blackbird family include
Bobolinks
Cowbirds
Grackles
Meadowlarks
Orioles


See Also:

Index of All Perching Birds


Index of All Bird Care & Birdie Fun Stuff

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