![Red-Winged Blackbird](/silvies/animals/large/Red-Winged_Blackbird.jpg)
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.