Euphagus cyanocephalus

Although they superficially resemble Common Grackles, Brewer's Blackbirds are smaller, have more pointed beaks, and are much more interested in patrolling the lawn looking for bugs, while the Grackles are more interested in drinking and eating seed. Like other blackbirds, they have a lot of attitude. But, the Grackles have effectively chased them out of our back yard where they have nested the last several years. They are very protective of their nests when they are raising young.