Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus)

The Brewer's Blackbird is a robin-sized passerine bird (Family: Icteridae, Order: Passeriformes). The body of the male blackbird is iridescent black, and its head is iridescent purple. The black bill is short and pointed, the legs and feet are black, and the eyes are yellow. The characteristic calls of the blackbird are heard throughout the region.

The blackbird can often be found near water in large numbers often with other waterfowls. It could live right in the middle of town such as airports, gas stations, and parks. The photo shows the individual feeding on the ground.

The female blackbird is dark-brown overall with black wings and black eyes.

Clear Lake, CA
2008-02-13

The Brewer's Blackbird is a New World Blackbird (Icteridae) that includes meadowlarks and grackles.