Brewer's Blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) is in the New World Blackbirds and Orioles family (Icteridae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 40,112 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
Conservation status (iNaturalist): NT.
When to photograph Brewer's Blackbird: observations by month (U.S.)
About Brewer's Blackbird
Brewer's blackbird (Euphagus cyanocephalus) is a medium-sized New World blackbird. It is named after the ornithologist Thomas Mayo Brewer.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Brewer's Blackbird by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 26,573 | April | Mar–Feb |
| Oregon | 3,202 | May | Mar–Oct |
| Washington | 1,600 | May | Mar–Oct |
| Texas | 1,271 | January | Nov–Apr |
| Arizona | 1,029 | March | Feb–Jan |
| Colorado | 1,009 | May | May–Sep |
| Wyoming | 989 | September | May–Sep |
| Idaho | 773 | May | Apr–Sep |
| Utah | 772 | April | Apr–Jul |
| Nevada | 715 | June | May–Apr |
| New Mexico | 539 | June | Apr–Sep |
| Montana | 481 | June | May–Sep |
| Illinois | 156 | May | Apr–Jun |
| Oklahoma | 112 | April | Nov–Apr |
| Minnesota | 104 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Michigan | 93 | June | Apr–Jun |
| South Dakota | 84 | June | Apr–Sep |
| North Dakota | 75 | June | May–Jul |
| Wisconsin | 64 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Louisiana | 63 | February | Dec–Mar |
| Kansas | 61 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Nebraska | 49 | April | Apr–Jun |
| Florida | 44 | December | Nov–Jan |
| Missouri | 44 | November | Oct–Nov |
| Tennessee | 32 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Arkansas | 28 | November | Nov–Dec |
| Ohio | 22 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Maryland | 20 | January | Jan–Feb |
| Alabama | 15 | December | Nov–Dec |
| Georgia | 14 | January | Dec–Jan |
| Indiana | 14 | April | Apr–May |
| Virginia | 14 | January | Dec–Mar |
| Mississippi | 13 | December | Nov–Dec |
| North Carolina | 11 | March | Mar–Apr |
| Alaska | 6 | May | May–May |
| Kentucky | 6 | February | Feb–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related birds (New World Blackbirds and Orioles)
Red-winged Blackbird
Great-tailed Grackle
Brown-headed Cowbird
Common Grackle
Baltimore Oriole
Boat-tailed Grackle
Western Meadowlark
Hooded Oriole
Photography tips
- Use a fast shutter (1/2000 s or faster) for birds in flight.
- Focus on the eye and shoot at the bird's eye level.
- Approach slowly and stop if the bird changes behavior; never bait or flush birds.
- Morning activity peaks in the first two hours after sunrise.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Brewer's Blackbird?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to February.
Where is Brewer's Blackbird most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Oregon, Washington.