Common NameYellow-headed Blackbird
Scientific NameXanthocephalus xznthocephalus
Type of ReportRare Species
Date of Observation03/25/2016
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Number Observedone
Reporting Observer's NameDonald Clark
Mailing AddressPO Box 86
Grafton, VT 05146
United States
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Date Completed05/29/2020
Latitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide)0
Longitude of Observation (enter 0 if unable to provide)0
Place NameParker Hill Road
TownshipGrafton
CountyWindham
Time of Day04:34 PM
Length of Time Observed20
Maximum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet)20
Minimum Estimated Distance from Bird (in feet)20
Noteworthy Weather Conditions

clear

Optical Equipment Used for Observation

Zeiss 7x42

Observer’s Previous Acquaintance With This or Similar Species

Observed in Colorado, Arizona, Idaho, New Mexico and others

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Description of Habitat

Edge tree line of open farm field

Behaviors Observed

Calling from top of tree

Description of Vocalizations

Long raspy calls followed by some buzzy notes

Verbal Narrative & Description of Observation

Was called by abutting land owner. When I arrived the bird was calling from the top of a nearby tree. Was able to get a few photos and study it for 20 minutes before it flew.

Relative Size & Shape

Roughly Redwing size

Head

Yellow head and breast, black eye-line

Feet & Bill

sharp pointed bill

Upper Back

black

Lower Back & Rump

black

Wings

white wing patch

Breast, Belly, Flanks, Under Tail Coverts

black

Tail

long, black

IMPORTANT: What similar species were eliminated when making the identification and how was this bird different?

Other blackbirds were eliminated by yellow head, white wing patch and raspy call.

Other Notes & Comments

male

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