Agelaius phoeniceus
The Red-winged Blackbird is a striking bird with a compact body and rounded wings. Males are glossy black with bright red shoulder patches bordered by yellow, often visible during flight and displays.
Females are dramatically different, with brown-streaked plumage and a pale eyebrow. Juveniles resemble females but have more reddish-brown tones and less defined streaking.
Length
17cm to 23cm
Wingspan
31cm to 40cm
Weight
32g to 77g
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Red-winged Blackbirds are found across North America, from Alaska to Florida. They inhabit various open habitats, with a strong preference for wetlands, marshes, and wet meadows.
In winter, many northern populations migrate to the southern United States and Mexico, while some birds in milder areas remain year-round. They are common in suitable habitats throughout the USA and southern Canada.
Sea level to 3,000 meters
Temperate, Subtropical
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