Displaying male (perched in palm) holds wings upward and cocks tail vertically. This close relative of the familiar Red-winged Blackbird is common and widespread in Cuba. It also occurs in part of W. Haiti. Unlike the Red-winged Blackbird, females look the same as males. This species has occurred at Key West (1936 specimens) but more recent sight records from the Florida Keys have been questioned (ABA Checklist 7th ed). Two subspecies are recognized. This is the nominate race found on the main island of Cuba. A smaller race has been described from Cayo Cantiles.
Reference:
Jaramillo, A., & Burke, P. (1999). New World Blackbirds: The Icterids. Princeton, N.J: Princeton University Press.
Canon SX50 HS (top and middle)
Digiscoped with Panasonic LX5 (bottom)