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Blackbirds, Grackles, Orioles, etc

The birds on this page are Icterids (Icteridae). Icterids are passerines that are found only in the New World. They have strong pointed bills.

Meadowlarks

Cowbirds

Cowbirds are New World birds that are brood parasitic. In other words, they deposited their eggs in other bird's nest for care and feeding.

Blackbirds

Grackles

A passerine bird native to North and South America. There are 11 species of grackle.

Orioles

Oropendola

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