Red winged blackbird drawing

Males are black with red shoulder patch that is sometimes concealed. Males have rusty feather edges in the winter. Females are streaked brown and often confused with sparrows. Look for long, sharply pointed bill. Often in flocks, especially in winter. Visits feeders. Breeds in marshes and scrubby, wet fields. Distinctive song, especially as migrants arrive in early spring.

This Red-winged Blackbird was taken against the background of duckweed, covering most of Peaceful Waters.

Red-winged Blackbird

Red wing blackbird

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. Seeds and insects make up the bulk of their diet.The Red-winged Blackbird inhabits open grassy areas. It generally prefers wetlands, and inhabits both freshwater and saltwater marshes, particularly if cattail is present.

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Red-winged blackbird

Red-winged Blackbird, St. Charles County, Missouri. Photo by Doug Hommert