Declining across much of its range. Similar in structure to Brewer's Blackbirds and is often found in their company mostly during the winter months. Local breeder in swampy habitats throughout most of Canada save for the Pacific Coast. Migrates east of the Rockies to wintering rounds in the southeast States. Encountered almost annually in the checklist area during the winter but usually only of single birds among mixed blackbird flocks.

Similar species:
Rusty colouring, especially on females, distinct in nonbreeding plumage when compared to the closely related Brewer's Blackbird. Tougher to separate later in the winter when they start to return to breeding plumage.

Sources:
Ehrlich, Dobkin and Wheye, (1988)

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