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Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

Description:

Male Red-winged Blackbirds are predominantly black with red and yellow coverts that appear like epaulets on their wings. The females are duller, less conspicuous with a white stripe over their eyes.

Notes:

Many cattails surrounding the retention pond attracted several male Red-winged Blackbirds. This was the first day this year I spotted females, and they were selecting a mate.


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2 Comments

DavidMroczkowski
DavidMroczkowski a year ago

muchas gracias, @harsuame

harsuame
harsuame a year ago

Bonitas series

Illinois, USA

Lat: 41.82, Long: -88.06

Spotted on Mar 21, 2012
Submitted on Mar 24, 2012

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