| South Dakota Birds and Birding |
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| Length: 9 to 10 inches | Wingspan: 14 to 16 inches | Seasonality: Summer / Migrant |
| ID Keys: Glossy black with whitish eyes (male), shorter tail than Common Grackle | ||
The Brewer's Blackbird is a common sight in the
open country of the western U.S., although it has also expanded its range into
the Great Lakes area. As with the Common
Grackle, they have become accustomed to a human presence, and are a common
sight in residential areas.
2) Cornell University's "All About Birds - Brewer's Blackbird"
3) eNature.com: Brewer's Blackbird
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| South Dakota Status: Common summer resident in the far western part of the state, rare in the northeast. Locally common migrant. |