RUSTY BLACKBIRD (Euphagus carolinus) Go back to Blackbirds
Identification
Similar to Brewer’s blackbird, its fall and winter plumage has a rusty coloration.
Range and Habitat
Rusty blackbirds nest in northern swamps and muskegs (bogs) throughout Canada, Alaska and northern New England. They migrate in winter to the southern United States from the Atlantic coast to east Texas.
Food Habits and General Biology
The diet of rust blackbirds is more insectivorous than that of other blackbirds. Over 50% of their food is animal matter. Grain (gleaned from harvested fields in fall and winter),weed seeds and tree fruits are also eaten. In winter, rusty blackbirds prefer swampy areas and river bottoms. They often roost with other blackbirds.
Damage to Crops
This species does little crop damage.
Learn More About:
RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD
COMMON GRACKLE
BROWN-HEADED COWBIRD
YELLOW-HEADED BLACKBIRD
BREWER'S BLACKBIRD
Economics of Damage and Control
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