Yellow-headed Blackbird

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and streaked
black with yellow head
gptkbp:behavior aggressive during breeding season
often seen in marshes
gptkbp:breeding_behavior monogamous during season
gptkbp:breeding_season April to July
gptkbp:breeding_site near water
gptkbp:call a harsh 'chack' sound
gptkbp:coloration black body
bright yellow head
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of wetlands
gptkbp:diet insects
seeds
gptkbp:egg_color pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Icteridae
gptkbp:fledging_period 10-12 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forages in groups
gptkbp:genus Xanthocephalus
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
marshes
freshwater marshes
gptkbp:habitat_preference open wetlands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yellow-headed Blackbird
gptkbp:incubation_period 11-14 days
gptkbp:length 20-25 cm
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays by males
gptkbp:migration gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:southern_United_States
partially migratory
gptkbp:nest_location low shrubs
tall grasses
gptkbp:nest_material gptkb:Reed_Richards
grasses
gptkbp:nesting in dense vegetation
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators hawks
snakes
gptkbp:range gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:research often seen perched on reeds
gptkbp:social_behavior often found in flocks
gptkbp:song a series of whistles
gptkbp:species gptkb:Xanthocephalus_xanthocephalus
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends breeding territory
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization varied calls
gptkbp:was_marked_by long tail
dark wings
yellow crown
gptkbp:weight 50-70 g
gptkbp:wingspan 30-35 cm
gptkbp:wintering_range gptkb:Central_America
southern U. S.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Western_Meadowlark
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5