In the breeding season, the Rusty is the only blackbird in most of its range and is easily identified. In autumn, the rusty tinge to the mantle and light eyes of both sexes distinguish this species from the similar Brewer's Blackbird, which is abundant in most of the West.

description 9" (23 cm). In spring males are black, with a bluish and greenish iridescence; females are dark gray. In fall they are much more rust-brown, especially head, breast, and back. Conspicuous pale yellow eyes in both sexes.

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