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Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

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." - Wikipedia

Habitat:

Cattails in pond at Anstine-Audubon Nature Preserve. They're "found in most of North and much of Central America." - Wikipedia

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California, USA

Spotted on May 19, 2012
Submitted on May 20, 2012

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