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Yellow-headed Blackbird
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Marshes, fields, woodland edge.
Diet: Insects, grain.
Best time to spot: Colonial; spring song.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Yellow-headed Blackbird sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the troupials and allies family.
Recent US sightings
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