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Red-winged Blackbird — printable fact sheet
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Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
The Red-winged Blackbird is a medium-sized songbird notable for the male's striking black plumage accented by vivid red and yellow shoulder patches, or epaulets. Females are brown and heavily streaked, often mistaken for sparrows. Commonly found throughout North America, these b…
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- A single male Red-winged Blackbird can have up to 15 female mates within his territory during a single breeding season.
- Male Red-winged Blackbirds fiercely defend their territory, often chasing away much larger animals. These birds are among the most abundant and studied in North America. Their nests are often built over water, providing protection from many predators.
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