Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)




This is an immature male Red-winged Blackbird. They congregate at our feeders in groups and are often found with Brown-headed Cowbirds.

Male Red-winged Blackbird

Female red-winged blackbird

Photo courtesy of my brother David. Taken in Martinez, Calif.



Female Red-winged Blackbird in British Columbia, Canada, May 1998

Male; Seen at Brazos Bend State Park, TX in early February



With a beak full of seed

Rear view, showing the colors


Singing his heart out at the top of a tree




A male and female at the feeder during our big blizzard-sorry, the picture isn't good

Red-Winged Blackbird at my feeder

Female Red-Winged Blackbird






Cibola National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona. Copyright Ken Blackford. San Diego, Ca.
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About
Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus
Order: | Passeriformes |
Family: | Icteridae |
Genus: | Agelaius |
Species: | phoeniceus |