Species BirdsTricolored Blackbird

Tricolored Blackbird

Agelaius tricolor

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Illustration of Tricolored Blackbird (Agelaius tricolor)

This striking blackbird features a glossy black body with bright red and white wing patches. A memorable fact is that it nests in large colonies, often in wetlands.

Habitat
Found in marshes and agricultural fields in California.
Diet
Feeds on seeds, grains, and insects.
How common
Uncommon

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