Yellow-headed Blackbird
Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus

The yellow-headed blackbird is a medium-sized blackbird with a yellow head. Source
Where it is now
In the last 8 weeks this bird was recorded 579 times across 18 areas (each area is a 5 degree square).
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Movement and weather
Each season it is first heard regularly where daytime highs are around 15°C (typically 9 to 23°C, from 12 areas). That range is wide, so temperature alone does not explain when it turns up.
Arrival dates
The week it was first heard regularly in each region, after at least six weeks away. Dates differ from south to north, so a region has a range.
| Region | First arrival | Last arrival | Typical peak | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 9 March 2026 | 8 June 2026 | 11 May 2026 | 12 |
Figures are effort corrected and come from automatic sound identification, which makes mistakes. How this is measured and how it compares with human observers.