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Red-winged Blackbird (male)

Agelaius phoeniceus

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Description:

A small black bird displaying bright red and yellow patches on its shoulders. This coloration is displayed by males during breeding season.

Habitat:

Marshlands and swampy areas. In this case, the spotting was on the perimeter of a cypress swamp near the Ohio River.

Reference Links:

Red-winged Blackbird - Agelaius phoeniceus - Overview, Red-winged Blackbird

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PublishedJune 29, 2013

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