Yellow-headed blackbird
by Elizabeth Winter
Title
Yellow-headed blackbird
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Depending on the quality of his territory, a male Yellow-headed Blackbird may be able to acquire up to six mates. Males who acquire new territory do not destroy broods sired by the previous territorial male.
In winter, single-species flocks may form, sometimes consisting of all males or all females. Large foraging flocks move in a rolling fashion, birds from the back of the flock fly over the rest to the front.
They have one of the most unique bird calls. It has been described as a strange mixture of honking, gurgling and strangling noises.
A group of blackbirds has many collective nouns, including a "cloud", "cluster", and "merl" of blackbirds.
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June 1st, 2020
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Comments (9)
Morris Finkelstein
Wonderful close up photograph of a Yellow Headed Blackbird with great perch, colors, and perspective, Elizabeth! F/L
Nancy Kane Chapman
What a marvelous bird! Again, I've not had the pleasure of meeting her...but stunning. Loved reading your description too! F/L+++
Laura D Young
Lovely closeup and detailed capture. I have never spotted this blackbird. The color! Wonderful work! l/f
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