ENEndangered
Tricolored Blackbird
Agelaius tricolor
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricolored_blackbird
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland)· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in ICTERIDAE
Threatened in Mexico
Frequently asked questions
Why is Tricolored Blackbird classified as Endangered?
Tricolored Blackbird is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Tricolored Blackbird live?
Tricolored Blackbird occurs in Mexico, and United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Tricolored Blackbird?
The main threats to Tricolored Blackbird are 1.1, 11.2, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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