Red-winged Blackbird

The Red-winged Blackbird, <em>Agelaius phoeniceus</em>, is a member of the family Icteridae, the New World blackbirds. It is among the most abundant and recognizable birds across North America. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. This species is associated with grassland and wetland habitats, where it is commonly found near marshes, meadows, and agricultural fields. It breeds across a broad range from Canada to Central America and winters throughout much of the southern United States and Mexico. The Red-winged Blackbird holds a conservation status of Least Concern, reflecting its large and stable population. Diet information for this species is not detailed in the available data. Nesting occurs in a cup nest constructed among emergent vegetation or low shrubs. Clutch size typically ranges from 2 to 4 eggs, with an incubation period of approximately 11 to 13 days. Song and call descriptions are limited in the available literature.