Blackbirds, Grackles, Orioles, etc
The birds on this page are Icterids (Icteridae). Icterids are passerines that are found only in the New World. They have strong pointed bills.
Meadowlarks
Western Meadowlark |
Eastern Meadowlark |
Cowbirds
Cowbirds are New World birds that are brood parasitic. In other words, they deposited their eggs in other bird's nest for care and feeding.
Brown-headed Cowbird |
Bronzed Cowbird |
Giant Cowbird |
Blackbirds
Brewer's Blackbird |
Red-winged Blackbird |
Scarlet-headed Blackbird |
Tricolored Blackbird |
Yellow-hooded Blackbird |
Grackles
A passerine bird native to North and South America. There are 11 species of grackle.
Boat-tailed Grackle |
Common Grackle |
Great-tailed Grackle |
Orioles
Altamira Oriole |
Audubon's Oriole |
Bullock's Oriole |
Baltimore Oriole |
Hooded Oriole |
Orchard Oriole |
Venezuelan Troupial |
Yellow-rumped Cacique |
Oropendola
Crested Oropendola |
Green Oropendola |