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Red-winged blackbird, male

Agelaius phoeniceus

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

The red-winged blackbird is sexually dimorphic; the male is all black with a red shoulder and yellow wing bar, while the female is a nondescript dark brown. Seeds and insects make up the bulk of its diet.

Habitat:

My yard

Reference Links:

Red-winged Blackbird, Red-winged Blackbird, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithol…

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Comments (3)
Maria dB
Thank you, venusflytrap2000 and outsidegirl0!
outsidegirl0
yes beautiful... absolutely beautiful..... :)

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PublishedMay 22, 2014

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