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Agelaius phoeniceus
Small blackbird with jet-black body and bright red shoulder patches edged with yellow on bottom. Runs or hops while foraging on the ground. Eats seeds, grains, berries, fruits, insects, caterpillars, spiders, snails, grubs and mollusks. Strong direct flight on rapid wing beats.
Urban
Not a great photo. My D70 has not been working lately (mirror lock-up error), and I've had to use my old Canon SX20.
Spotted on Jan 24, 2012
Submitted on Jan 28, 2012
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Hi, Liam, I like this photo. I just started a Spring migration mission, and I was wondering if you would like to join? It is for Blackbirds,Robin,hummingbirds that are sighted on Spring migration. Thanks! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/9036...