Yellow Headed Blackbird by Bluenorther
This is the first sighting of this species for me. About 50 to 60 blackbirds came into the feeder area. The majority were Red Winged Blackbirds but there were a few of these guys. So lovely. There were also a couple of females but amid the flurry they were elusive and my shots were poor. They were also larger in body size then the Red Winged Blackbirds. This bird with it’s brilliant yellow head, together with its loud, rusty-hinge call, make the Yellow-headed Blackbird a conspicuous presence. It breeds in loose colonies and places its nest over water, attached to cattails and reeds. Taken on our acreage in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Canon Rebel XSI
*Adult Description
- Large songbird.
- Male unmistakable with black body and yellow head.
Male Description
Head, neck, and breast bright yellow. Body black. Black stripe in front of eye to bill. White patches in wing may be visible while perched, or hidden; conspicuous in flight.
Female Description
Body dull black and brown. Breast and throat pale yellow. Yellow on neck, face, and above eye. White streaking extending from yellow into brown lower chest*.
Featured in Songbirds Of North America June 28, 2009
Comments
What a nice bird.Well done
Thank you Paolo. Your comment is appreciated. :>)) Leslie
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Fantastic capture of a very beautiful bird!! Well done!!
Many thanks Blair. I appreciate you stopping in :>))) Leslie
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Beautiful capture indeed Leslie………..
not sure I’ve seen these beauties in my neck of the woods………….. :)))))
Thanks so much Rosie. The bird book says the a Provincial bird but I’ve never seen them until this year. We removed some trees to extend our yard and we’ve had many more birds this year (ie:never had 50 odd blackbirds at once before) Take care. Hugs Leslie
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very well done,
Thanks ever so much Scott. :>)) Leslie
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great capture
Much appreciated Antanas.:>)) Leslie
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beautiful bird and shot..location?
Thank you and I’ve added the location. I appreciate the gentle reminder. :>)) Leslie
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He is a beauty, great capture!
Thanks very much. So appreciated. :>)) Leslie
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A nice find and shot !
Thank you ever so much and for the fav:>)) Leslie
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He is a real beauty as well…inst fav as well
I appreciate you comment Larry and thanks for the fav. :>)) Leslie
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