Yellow-headed Blackbird

Icterus chrysater

The Yellow-headed Blackbird is a striking bird with a black body, bright yellow head, and white wing patches. Males have a distinctive call that sounds like a rusty farm gate swinging in the wind. These birds are found in marshes, wetlands, and grasslands of North America, where they build their nests among cattails and other marsh vegetation. They are often seen perched on cattails or flying low over the marshes. Yellow-headed Blackbirds are omnivorous, feeding on seeds, insects, and small vertebrates. They are known for their gregarious nature, forming large flocks during the non-breeding season.

Habitat: Marshes, wetlands, grasslands