Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

Class

Aves

Order

passeriformes

Family

Icteridae

Genus

agelaius

The Red-winged Blackbird gets its name from the red spots on the wings of an all black bird of the male birds. Female birds however, host a brown and tan pattern throughout their entire body. This species can be found in marsh habitats feeding on insects and nesting in shrub.

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