Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus)
- HABITAT - Rusty Blackbird prefers wet forested areas, breeding in the boreal forest and muskeg across northern Canada, and migrating southeast to the United States during winter..
- DIET - The Rusty Blackbird feeds mostly on invertebrates, such as aquatic insect larvae, crustaceans, snails and sometimes small fish, crayfish, or salamanders. Particularly in colder months, this blackbird's diet switches to seeds and some small fruits.
- FACTS - Rusty Blackbirds are facing a steep decline in numbers, yet the reason for the scarcity is not fully understood.
