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Brewer's Blackbird

Euphagus cyanocephalus

Brewer's Blackbirds are shiny black birds with bright yellow eyes. They love to hang out in open areas and can often be seen in parks and fields, making them fun to spot!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Brewer's Blackbird is a medium-sized songbird. Males have striking iridescent black feathers that shimmer with purple on the head and green on the body, plus bright yellow eyes. Females are duller, grayish-brown with dark eyes, making them distinct from the males.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderPasseriformesFamilyIcteridaeGenusEuphagus
Brewer's Blackbird
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Brewer's Blackbird

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

37

Interesting facts

A single female can lay up to 7 eggs in her nest!

Male Brewer's Blackbirds have bright yellow eyes that stand out against their dark feathers!

Some Brewer's Blackbirds fly over 2,000 kilometers when they migrate!

They can gather in huge flocks of thousands of birds during winter months!

Special abilities

Ability

Iridescent Feathers

Brewer's Blackbird has feathers that change color in the light, helping males attract mates and communicate their health.

Ability

Adaptable Eater

Brewer's Blackbird can eat many different foods, like insects and seeds, which helps them find food in varied places.

Ability

Clever Colony Builder

Brewer's Blackbird can build nests in diverse locations, from trees to telephone poles, helping them live almost anywhere.

Measurements & details

Length
20-25 cm
Wingspan
36-39 cm
Weight
0.06-0.08 kg
Lifespan
5-7 years
Top Speed
60 km/h
Clutch Size
3-7
Incubation
12-14 days
Migration Distance
2000 km

Diet & Feeding

Brewer's Blackbirds are amazing eaters that munch on insects, seeds, and even small scraps of human food!

Primary Foods

  • Insects
  • Grains
  • Berries
  • Spiders
  • Human Scraps

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Brewer's Blackbird?

The easiest way to identify Brewer's Blackbird is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Brewer's Blackbird?

20-25 cm

What is Brewer's Blackbird's wingspan?

36-39 cm

How much does Brewer's Blackbird weigh?

0.06-0.08 kg

How long does Brewer's Blackbird live?

5-7 years

How fast can Brewer's Blackbird move?

60 km/h

What does Brewer's Blackbird eat?

Brewer's Blackbirds are amazing eaters that munch on insects, seeds, and even small scraps of human food!

Where is Brewer's Blackbird usually found?

Grasslands

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