Red-winged Blackbird by Richardphotos

Photography • Animals • posted on Apr 30, 2006

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Description

One of the most abundant birds in North America, the Red-winged Blackbird is found in wetlands and agricultural areas across the continent. The black male can hide the brilliant red shoulders or show them off in a dazzling display. The striped female looks strikingly different than the male and could almost be mistaken for a large dark sparrow. Description top Medium-sized songbird. Moderately long and slender bill. Tail of medium length. Male plumage is well described by the name. Size: 17-23 cm (7-9 in) Wingspan: 31-40 cm (12-16 in) Weight: 32-77 g (1.13-2.72 ounces) Sex Differences Male black with red shoulders, female brown and striped all over. Sound Song a gurgling "oak-a-lee." Call a dry "chek" and "cheer." http://www.birds.cornell.edu/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Red-winged_Blackbird.html Canon rebel xt 70-300 lenses hand held taken on this past friday at White Rock lake Dallas thaks for your comments and visit

Comments (40)

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soffy

1:49AM | Mon, 01 May 2006

wonderful collage of this very beautiful bird,excellent shot Richard***

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Gor111

2:13AM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Fantastic bird series! I'm fascinated about the quality and sharpness of your shots! Bravo!!! ***

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Anain

4:11AM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Wonderful shots Richard!!! Excellent work!!!

ScourgeofShadows

4:35AM | Mon, 01 May 2006

Nice shots, industry standard as usual. Would love to see those flashes of red in my back garden, but our Blackbirds are black all over.

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fourbanger

5:59AM | Mon, 01 May 2006

wonderful collage of these birds.They seem quite helpfull in giving you all those different poses.You must charm them say what.Have a great day my friend Vote

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