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Sunday, August 1, 2010
I saw a this large sparrow like bird at the feeders two days in a row. Do you know what it is? P~Lansing
You've captured a photo of a Red-winged Blackbird female.
The Red-winged Blackbird male is unmistakable for most Michigan residents. The pure black bird with bright red shoulder patches edged in yellow is hard to miss. The female and juvenile are less obvious. They have heavily streaked under parts and mottled brown upperparts and can look like large sparrows.
Now that breeding season is over for red-wings, they will begin to gather in flocks of all male or all female birds. Northern populations migrate south to the southern United States and Central America beginning as early as August.
You've captured a photo of a Red-winged Blackbird female.
The Red-winged Blackbird male is unmistakable for most Michigan residents. The pure black bird with bright red shoulder patches edged in yellow is hard to miss. The female and juvenile are less obvious. They have heavily streaked under parts and mottled brown upperparts and can look like large sparrows.Now that breeding season is over for red-wings, they will begin to gather in flocks of all male or all female birds. Northern populations migrate south to the southern United States and Central America beginning as early as August.
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Even though we’ve had no break in the weather, many birds are feeling a sudden restlessness as they prepare to move south. Red-winged Blackbirds eat mainly insects in the summer and seeds found in fields or feeders, in the winter. In preparation for migration they may stop at your feeders for a last bite. Enjoy!
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