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Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
41.5837, -72.4062
Field Notes
Description:
The common name for the Red-winged Blackbird is taken from the mainly black adult male's distinctive red shoulder patches, or "epaulets", which are visible when the bird is flying or displaying. At rest, the male also shows a pale yellow wingbar.
Habitat:
The Red-winged Blackbird inhabits open grassy areas. It generally prefers wetlands, and inhabits both freshwater and saltwater marshes, particularly if Typha (cattail) is present. It is also found in dry upland areas, where it inhabits meadows, prairies, and old fields
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Red-winged Blackbird
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PublishedJuly 10, 2011
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