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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Icteridae

Yellow-headed Blackbird

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
62.7 g
Diet
Seeds
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 72

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 72).

DEF 44

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 44).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Justin Watts · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America: Southwestern & South-central Canada to Southwestern USA and Northwestern Mexico Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

Which family does it belong to?

Oropendolas, Orioles, Blackbirds (Icteridae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: Southwestern & South-central Canada to Southwestern USA and Northwestern Mexico

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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