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Birds
A long-tailed iridescent blackbird that forms enormous mixed winter roosts.
Field facts
HabitatFarmland, towns, wetland edge
RangeStatewide
When to lookYear-round; peak March to October
StatusNear Threatened; declining despite abundance (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesBrewer's blackbird — shorter tail
Field note: The glossy head shifts from bronze to purple as it turns in the light.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
Use tube feeders with weight perches rather than poisoning or trapping.
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