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Red-winged Blackbird (male)

Agelaius phoeniceus

Description:

A small black bird displaying bright red and yellow patches on its shoulders. This coloration is displayed by males during breeding season.

Habitat:

Marshlands and swampy areas. In this case, the spotting was on the perimeter of a cypress swamp near the Ohio River.

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BethAngermeier
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BethAngermeier

Kentucky, USA

Spotted on Jun 29, 2013
Submitted on Jun 29, 2013

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