Apr 20, 2025
Birds are often thought of as common animals that fly through the skies, peck on insects, and cover great distances. But did you know some birds that are black in colour are also pretty rare to spot? Here we list 10 rare black birds that are nature’s marvels.
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A beautiful black bird with hints of shimmer and shine on its wings is the European Starling. The feathers have a hint of purple-green shine and are famous for mimicking sounds.
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Another beautiful black bird in the sky is the red-winged blackbird. Evident in the name, it has bright red and yellow patches on its wings, while the body is a jet black colour.
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Another beautiful black bird is the common grackle with glossy feathers that shine in a purple hue. It has a long tail, slightly curved beak, and has bright yellow eyes.
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Another bird whose dual colour tone is evident in the name is the Rusty Blackbird. It has a mix of rusty or brownish colour on its black feathers, especially during fall and winter, with the rest of the body being a basic black.
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The black vulture is a larger variety of a blackbird with a scary appearance. It has black feathers, a short tail, and a bare, grayish head.
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Another Grackle that is all black in colour is the boat-tailed variety. The speciality of this bird is its long, fan-shaped tail that looks like the back of a boat, and has shiny black feathers and loud, squeaky calls.
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Brewer’s blackbirds are found across North America, and the male birds have a shiny black colour with shiny green hints on their feathers.
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A mix of brown and black, the brown-headed cowbird has the perfect name for its type. It has a shiny black body with soft fur, and a brown coloured head which makes it stand out.
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Another beautiful and distinct bird is the yellow-headed blackbird. It has a shiny and glossy black body, from its feathers to its claws and beaks, and a distinct yellow-orange colour on its head.
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A beautiful black bird in the wild, the black oystercatcher has an all-black body, orange-red beak, and pink legs. They are known for their beak that helps them break open hard prey.
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