Saturday, September 1, 2012

Alabama Bird: Yellow-Headed Blackbird

In preparation for the Alabama Coastal BirdFest I am working on a series of birds native to Alabama. 

Today's bird is the Yellow-Headed Blackbird
Scientific name: Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

According to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Rare in fall, and occasional in winter and spring in Gulf Coast region. In inland regions, occasional in fall and spring. Found in marshes and wet fields.

Length of feather: 6"

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