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Rusty Blackbird
Euphagus carolinus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Passeriformes βΊFamily: Icteridae βΊGenus: Euphagus
About
The rusty blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) is a medium-sized blackbird, closely related to grackles ("rusty grackle" is an older name for the species). It is a bird that prefers wet forested areas, breeding in the boreal forest and muskeg across northern Canada, and migrating southeast to the United States during winter.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Rusty Blackbird is Euphagus carolinus.
- Rusty Blackbird belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Rusty Blackbird belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Rusty Blackbird belongs to the class Aves.
- Rusty Blackbird belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Rusty Blackbird belongs to the family Icteridae.
- Rusty Blackbird belongs to the genus Euphagus.