Red-Winged Blackbird

Red-Winged Blackbird

(Agelaius phoeniceus)

  • Size: 3oz // 6-9" tallā€”12" - 16" wingspan
  • Diet: Seeds and insects
  • Seasonal Habits: Migrate up to 800 miles from breeding ranges
  • Temperament: Will attack a larger bird (hawk or crow) that flies over their nesting area

The red-winged blackbird is sexually dimorphic; the male is all black with a red shoulder and yellow wing bar, while the female is a nondescript dark brown.