# 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! - **Category:** [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/bird) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 37 - **Habitat:** Grasslands ![Brewer's Blackbird](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Brewers_Blackbird_Esquimalt_Lagoon.jpg&width=800) Photo: Alan D. Wilson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brewers_Blackbird_Esquimalt_Lagoon.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Aves - **Order:** Passeriformes - **Family:** Icteridae - **Genus:** Euphagus ## 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 - **Iridescent Feathers:** Brewer's Blackbird has feathers that change color in the light, helping males attract mates and communicate their health. - **Adaptable Eater:** Brewer's Blackbird can eat many different foods, like insects and seeds, which helps them find food in varied places. - **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 - **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 - **Eats:** [Corn](https://www.snappit.app/explore/corn) (*Zea mays*) — Often feeds on grains from agricultural fields. - **Eaten by:** [Coyote](https://www.snappit.app/explore/coyote) (*Canis latrans*) — Coyotes are opportunistic predators of birds. - **Eaten by:** [Domestic Cat](https://www.snappit.app/explore/domestic-cat) (*Felis catus*) — A common predator in urban and suburban areas. ## Traits - [Feathered](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/feathered): Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Omnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/omnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter. - [Grassland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/grassland): Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. ## Collections - [Birds](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/birds) ## 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? Compare the silhouette, bill shape, tail length, wing bars and markings around the eyes. The same small brown bird at your feeder can look quite different in breeding plumage, winter plumage or its first year. Bird Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## Where to spot - [Desert Garden Conservatory](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/desert-garden-conservatory) — California, US · Botanical Garden - [Forts Baker, Barry, and Cronkhite](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/forts-baker-barry-and-cronkhite) — California, US · Historic District - [Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/lake-tahoe-basin-management-unit) — Nevada, US · Forest - [Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/mono-lake-tufa-state-natural-reserve) — California, US · Nature Reserve - [Mormon Row Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/mormon-row-historic-district) — Wyoming, US · Historic District - [Murie Ranch Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/murie-ranch-historic-district) — Wyoming, US · Historic District [View all places to see Brewer's Blackbird](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/brewers-blackbird) ## More Birds - [Black-crowned Night Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/black-crowned-night-heron) (*Nycticorax nycticorax*) - [Anna's Hummingbird](https://www.snappit.app/explore/annas-hummingbird) (*Calypte anna*) - [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) - [Blue Jay](https://www.snappit.app/explore/blue-jay) (*Cyanocitta cristata*) --- Source: [Brewer's Blackbird: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/brewers-blackbird)