




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
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.





Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
37
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!
Brewer's Blackbird has feathers that change color in the light, helping males attract mates and communicate their health.
Brewer's Blackbird can eat many different foods, like insects and seeds, which helps them find food in varied places.
Brewer's Blackbird can build nests in diverse locations, from trees to telephone poles, helping them live almost anywhere.
Brewer's Blackbirds are amazing eaters that munch on insects, seeds, and even small scraps of human food!
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy watching birds from a distance and don't try to touch them.
The easiest way to identify Brewer's Blackbird is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
20-25 cm
36-39 cm
0.06-0.08 kg
5-7 years
60 km/h
Brewer's Blackbirds are amazing eaters that munch on insects, seeds, and even small scraps of human food!
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