Daily Archives: May 13, 2013

Red-winged Blackbird

Although they span most of North America, Red-winged Blackbirds (Passeriformes: Icteridae: Agelaius phoeniceus) are absent here in Michigan in the winter. In the summer, however, they’re exceedingly abundant. I frequently see males high atop trees, cattails, and other foliage calling for females. … Continue reading

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