
Species: rusty blackbird
The rusty blackbird (Euphagus carolinus)is an American blackbird species. Adults have a pointed bill and a pale yellow eye. They have black plumage with faint green and purple gloss; the female is more grey. "Rusty" refers to the brownish winter plumage. They resemble the western member of the same genus, the Brewer's blackbird; however, Brewer's has a longer bill and the male's head is iridescent green.
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