Read About Black Bird

Black bird and everything you need to know about them is in this article. They are well known for their singing ability.

Black Bird -- Facts

1. Breed:

   The Black Bird is a passerine bird (having three toes directed forward without any webbing) that comes from the Icteridae family. Black birds are mostly found in North America. They breed from Alaska and Newfoundland south to Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and central Mexico, and winter as far north as Pennsylvania and British Columbia.

2. Size:

   They are about 7 to 9.5 inches (17 to 24 cm) long.

3. Life Span:

   The Black Bird's average life span is up to 10 years.

4. Varieties:

   Albinism and leucism can are commonly found in black birds, but you can find even more that are "partly albino" (e.g. white head, or white patches on the wings). Albinism is an absolute lack of coloring, whereas leucistic birds have weak pigmentation and appear "washed out."

5. Origins:

   The Black Bird originated from North America.

6. Physical Traits:

   The black bird is small in size with black legs and a yellow beak. The wings of these birds are long and the tail is small. Blackbirds have slim bodies with shorter, thicker bills.

7. Temperament:

   Black Birds are happy and cheerful. They love to sing and have quite a loud voice. They are also fun loving in nature.

8. Trainability:

   They are extremely easy to train, and can learn things in a very short time.

Black Bird -- Care

1. Habitat:

   Generally, the Black Bird is found in any region, but they love to be in moderate climate areas.

2. Food:

   The black bird feeds primarily on plant seeds, including weeds and waste grain, as well as insects, spiders, mollusks and other small animals.

3. Compatibility:

   Black Birds are very social and are happy in a group of three or four.

Black Bird -- Concerns

1. Benefits:

   A Black Bird can surely be a good partner to the master as they love to sing all the time.

2. Liabilities:

   They can be very demanding when it comes to feeding.

3. Health Issues:

   While predominately happy and healthy birds, sometimes the will start to lose feathers if they're in a cold climate for prolonged periods.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   The Black Bird's cage should be cleaned every.

5. Special Household Needs:

   You will need a safe corner to keep the cage. They love being with people so make sure that the cage is in center of activity in your home.

Black Bird -- How to Choose

1. What to Look for:

   The black bird should have a strong, yellow beak and no signs of disease or molting.

2. Supplies:

   You'll need a cage of adequate size, food and water bowls and a supply of grains and seeds.

3. Expense:

   Black Birds are not at all expensive; the cost range is between $10 and $20. If you are looking for a trained black bird they may cost upwards to $100.