Icteridae Collection

Carduelis psaltria, Icterus galbula, I. Bullockii, Seiurus n
Plate 433 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Sturnella magna, eastern meadowlark
Plate 136 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1831-34), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Common grackle pair (Quiscalus quiscula) in courtship display. Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida, USA, April

Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) male perched in pear (Pyrus sp.) blossom, eastern redbud in background, New York, USA. May

USA, Wyoming, Sublette County, a male Yellow-headed Blackbird perches on dried cattail stalks in a marsh

Boat-tailed grackle pair (Quiscalus major) in courtship display. Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Florida, USA, April

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoenicus) male singing from snow-covered red maple (Acer rubrum) in flower, Ithaca, New York, USA. April 2020

Austral blackbirds (Curaeus curaeus) and Austral thrush (Turdus falcklandii) nectaring on Blue puya (Puya berteroniana). Pollen transferred to birds heads during feeding. Parque Ingles, Chile

Yellow-headed Blackbird (Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus) male perched in marsh vegetation (Phragmites) in foreground. Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, view toward east

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) male displaying in cattail marsh, Viera Wetlands, Brevard County, Florida, USA, January

Mixed Blackbird flock, mostly Red-winged Blackbirds (Agelaius phoeniceus), in flight against backdrop of autumn foliage in November, Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, New Mexico, USA

Male Red winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) taking off, New York, USA, May

Montezuma oropendola (Psarocolius montezuma) hanging upside down as part of a courtship display. Costa Rica

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) male foraging in apple blossom in spring, New York, USA, May

Red winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) male singing, Bozeman, Montana, USA. April

RF - Flock of Boat-tailed grackle (Quiscalus major) on wires at dawn. Crystal River, Florida, United States

Capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) sitting in wetland vegetation with Giant cowbird (Molothrus oryzivorus) perched on its back, Cuiaba River, Pantanal, Mato Grosso, Brazil

Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) nest containing four eggs, in cattail marsh, New York, USA, June

Male Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) foraging in flowering Crabapple (Malus sp)
Male Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) foraging in flowering Crabapple (Malus sp.) tree in spring, Ithaca, New York, USA. May

Baltimore oriole (Icterus galbula) female perched on Berlandiers fiddlewood (Citharexylum berlandieri). South Padre Island, Texas, USA. April

Orchard oriole (Icterus spurius) male feeding on Lemon bottlebrush (Callistemon pallidus) flowers. South Padre Island, Texas, USA

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) male calling / displaying, Ithaca, New York, USA
Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) male calling/displaying, Ithaca, New York, USA. March 2020

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) male with spider prey, perched in crabapple blossom in spring, Ithaca, New York, USA

Austral blackbird (Curaeus curaeus) with pollen on head after nectaring on Blue puya (Puya berteroniana). Parque Ingles, Chile. December

Altamira oriole (Icterus gularis) nectaring on Quickstick / Mother of cocoa tree (Gliricidia sepium) flower. Chiapas, Mexico

Yellow-rumped cacique (Cacicus cela) calling, Madidi NP, Bolivia

USA, Utah, Antelope Island. Western Meadowlark sings from a sagebrush perch in Spring

Red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) male in territorial display, Virginia, USA. May

Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna) male singing, Texas, USA

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) male, Texas, USA

Northern Oriole (Icterus galbula), female bird building nest, male bird whistling, side view

Brewers Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) male, Santa Cruz, Monterey Bay, California

Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna), Florida, USA

Crested Oropendola (Psarocolius decumanus), Ecuador

Dusky-green Oropendola (Psarocolius atrovirens), Manu National Park, Peru

Common Grackle (Quiscalus quiscula), Ontario, Canada

Bronzed Cowbird (Molothrus aeneus) male, Jalisco, Mexico

Audubons Oriole (Icterus graduacauda) perched on a branch, Texas, USA

Brewers Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus), British Columbia, Canada

Boat-tailed Grackle (Quiscalus major) male, Florida, USA

Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) male, Texas, USA

Chestnut-headed Oropendola (Psarocolius wagleri), Costa Rica

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) male, Costa Rica

Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) male perched on a branch, Texas, USA

Altamira Oriole (Icterus gularis), Texas, USA

Black-cowled Oriole (Icterus prosthemelas) perched on a branch, Alajuela, Costa Rica

Audubons Oriole (Icterus graduacauda), Texas, USA

USA, Utah, Antelope Island, Western Meadowlark singing courtship and territory song while sitting on a sign

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"Icteridae: A Vibrant Family of Birds" The family Icteridae encompasses a diverse group of birds, each with its own unique characteristics and habitats. From the vibrant Carduelis psaltria to the striking Icterus galbula and I. Bullockii, these avian wonders captivate us with their beauty. In the wetlands of Brazil's Pantanal region, an unexpected sight unfolds before our eyes. A Capybara finds solace amidst lush vegetation while a Giant cowbird perches on its back. This unusual partnership showcases nature's intricate connections. Meanwhile, in Wyoming's Sublette County, a male Yellow-headed Blackbird confidently rests upon dried cattails. Its brilliant plumage stands out against the backdrop of marshland, making it an unmistakable sight for bird enthusiasts. Courtship displays are not uncommon among members of this family either. The Boat-tailed grackle pair engages in an elaborate dance to win each other's affection while the Common grackle pair mesmerizes onlookers at Wakodahatchee Wetlands with their synchronized movements. Even in winter landscapes, these birds continue to make their presence known. A Red-winged Blackbird fearlessly serenades from atop a snow-covered red maple tree as if announcing that spring is just around the corner. Beyond North America lies South America where Austral blackbirds and Austral thrushes find respite in nectar-filled flowers. Their delicate interactions remind us of nature's harmony and interconnectedness across continents. As we explore further into marshy terrains like Viera Wetlands, we witness more captivating scenes unfold before our eyes - mixed flocks of Red-winged Blackbirds taking flight together; their synchronized movements creating breathtaking patterns against the sky above. Icteridae is truly a remarkable family that showcases both diversity and unity within the avian world.