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Rusty Blackbird

Euphagus carolinus

Photo by Liam
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium blackbird, black overall with a dull, blue-green sheen, yellow eyes. Forages on ground of wet woodlands and fields, wades in marshes or small pools of water. Feeds on insects, caterpillars, snails, crustaceans, small fish, salamanders, fruits, grains and seeds.

Habitat:

Wetlands

Notes:

A flock with Ring-necked Ducks (Aythya collaris) in the last photo.

Reference Links:

Rusty Blackbird - Whatbird.com

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Liam
Thank you for the comment, Sachin.

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PublishedJanuary 18, 2012

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