JOURNAL ARTICLE

California's Blackbird: The near-endemic tricolored blackbird traverses the Golden State with cat calls and friends.

  • Published In: Bay Nature, 2026, v. 26, n. 1. P. 13 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Meese, Robert J. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the winter behavior and migration patterns of the tricolored blackbird, a species primarily found in California. Research indicates that these birds travel significant distances from their breeding grounds in the Central Valley to wintering sites, often seeking out farms and ranches for food. The study highlights the importance of protecting various habitats across the species' range, as tricolors are social birds that often travel in groups and exhibit strong social bonds. Despite their historical abundance, tricolored blackbirds are now listed as threatened under the California Endangered Species Act, with ongoing research needed to better understand their winter ecology. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bay Nature. 2026/01, Vol. 26, Issue 1, p13
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Zoology
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:1531-5193
  • Accession Number:190565756
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