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Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766)

Description:

Black with yellow wing band and red banner that shows only when birds are competing.

Habitat:

Often find moist habitats near swamps or riparian areas.

Notes:

These male birds are beginning their journey back from the winter. Usually the males will return early in order to obtain and defend the best spots in hopes to obtain a mate.

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1 Comment

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

Photo No. 1: is a very interesting photo....

dane.a.hep
Spotted by
dane.a.hep

Rockland, Idaho, USA

Spotted on Feb 15, 2014
Submitted on Feb 17, 2014

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