Also found in the North Thompson Valley of BC. I cannot add this area because US locations only are allowed (US zip codes only)
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rntx22
Puyallup, WA (Zone 8b) |
December 2008 |
Neutral
From my Thayer's guide:
Identification Tips:
Sharply-pointed bill
Size: 9.5 inches
Adult male:
Bright yellow head and breast
Black from eye to bill
Black body, wings and tail
White patch in wing
Adult female:
Yellow supercilium, throat and breast-not as bright as male
White streaks extend down breast
Remainder of plumage gray-brown
Juveniles:
Similar to adult females
Habitat and Behavior: Freshwater marshes, sloughs, wetlands, reedy lakes, grassy fields, grainfields, farmlands, feedlots. Frequents marshy habitats in summer, open habitats at other times of year. Nests only over standing water. ... read morer />
Gregarious. Arguably one of the worst sounding "songs" of the avian world! Often flocks with other species of blackbirds.
ttobba44
rntx22
Identification Tips:
Sharply-pointed bill
Size: 9.5 inches
Adult male:
Bright yellow head and breast
Black from eye to bill
Black body, wings and tail
White patch in wing
Adult female:
Yellow supercilium, throat and breast-not as bright as male
White streaks extend down breast
Remainder of plumage gray-brown
Juveniles:
Similar to adult females
Habitat and Behavior: Freshwater marshes, sloughs, wetlands, reedy lakes, grassy fields, grainfields, farmlands, feedlots. Frequents marshy habitats in summer, open habitats at other times of year. Nests only over standing water. ... read more