Order
Passeriformes
Family
Icteridae
Genus
Agelaius
Species
phoeniceus
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Colo 1, KS 1, KS 2, NYNY 1
Number of Sub-Species
Around 24 Sub Species
Migratory or Resident
Northern population migrates south but many are resident.
Preferred Habitat
Open grassy areas prefering wetlands.
Distribution and Range
Throughout North America and south into Central America
Food
Seeds and some insects and other small animals.