Appearance | The yellow-headed blackbird is a large bird about 9-11″ long They are all black with a golden yellow head, chest, and back of its neck. A black mask and gray bill accent the face. The wings have white patches and they have a pointy black bill. The female is similar to the male except she’s slightly smaller, and has a brown body with a dull yellow head and chest. |
Diet | Insects and seeds. |
Feeder Food | Unlikely to visit a feeder. |
Habitat | Wetland areas such as marshes. |
Nesting | Cup-shaped nest. They have 2 broods/year and 3-5 greenish-white eggs/brood with brown markings. Incubation is 11-13 days. |
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