Tricolored Blackbird
Agelaius tricolor
The Tricolored Blackbird (Agelaius tricolor) is a uncommon new world blackbirds, troupials, and alli found in 2 countries, weighing about 58 g. The tricolored blackbird is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae.
About the Tricolored Blackbird
The tricolored blackbird is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae. Its range is limited to the coastal areas of the Pacific coast of North America, from Northern California in the U.S., to upper Baja California in Mexico.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Tricolored Blackbird look like?
- The tricolored blackbird is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae.
- How big is a Tricolored Blackbird?
- The Tricolored Blackbird is a small sized bird weighing about 58 g.
- Where can you see a Tricolored Blackbird?
- The Tricolored Blackbird occurs in 2 countries, including the United States and Mexico.
- What birds look similar to a Tricolored Blackbird?
- The Tricolored Blackbird is most easily confused with the Tawny-shouldered Blackbird, the Yellow-shouldered Blackbird and the Red-shouldered Blackbird.
- Is the Tricolored Blackbird endangered?
- The Tricolored Blackbird is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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