Brewer's Blackbird: Breeds from British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and the Great Lakes region south to southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico; spends winters from southern Mexico to as far north as British Columbia and the Carolinas. Preferred habitats include prairies, fields, and farmyards.Follows farm tractors and plows. Forages on ground. Feeds on caterpillars, insects, fruits, seeds and grains. Strong, swift and direct flight with rapidly beating wings.