Brewer's Blackbird
NameBrewer's Blackbird
Common NameBrewer's Blackbird
Scientific NameEuphagus cyanocephalus
FamilyIcteridae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)22.5
Weight (g)60
Plumage DetailsAdult males are entirely glossy black with a purplish iridescence on the head and neck, and a greenish iridescence on the body. Their eyes are a distinctive pale yellow. Females are duller gray-brown overall with dark eyes, sometimes showing a faint greenish sheen.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a harsh, unmusical 'chek' or 'ksssh' call. Their song is a squeaky, rising series of notes, often described as a 'creaky gate' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, wetland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across western and central North America, from southern Canada through the western United States. Winters primarily in the southern and western United States and Mexico.
Identifying Featuresiridescent black plumage (males), pale yellow eyes (males), duller gray-brown plumage (females), slender, pointed bill, short tail
Description
A medium-sized blackbird, males are glossy black with iridescent purple and green sheens and striking pale yellow eyes. They are often seen foraging on the ground in open areas, sometimes in large flocks.
