Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)

OTHER NAMES: N/A
Latin Etymology: Agelaius ("gregarious") phoeniceus ("red")

 

Adult Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) at St Charles, Illinois - July 2024

Featured Subspecies: ?
Weight: 35-80g  /  Length: 17-24cm  /  Wingspan: 31-40cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern 

One of the most ubiquitous birds of North America, the Red-winged Blackbird has adapted well to human encorachment, despite the loss of many of it's traditional preferred wetland habitats. They nest in loose colones in reeds or bushes. It is believed to be one of the most studied bird species in the world.

Related Species:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Icteridae
Genus: Agelaius
SUBSPECIES: A. p. arctolegus, A. p. fortis, A. p. nevadensis, A. p. caurinus, A. p. aciculatus, A. p. neutralis, A. p. sonoriensis, A. p. nyaritensis, A. p. grinnelli, A. p. phoeniceus, A. p. littoralis, A. p. mearnsi, A. p. floridanus, A. p. megapotamus, A. p. richmondi, A. p. pallidulus, A. p. nelsoni, A. p. matudae, A. p. arthuralleni, A. p. brevirostris, A. p. bryanti, A. p. mailliardorum, A. p. californicus, A. p. gubernator             

 - Sighting Locations -

CANADA -Breeds throughout much of the country except the tundra.
  - CHICAGO TO ALASKA ROADTRIP 2024: - Seen in Alberta

UNITED STATES - Resident or breeding migrant throughout the entire lower 48, and some patches of Alaska.
 - CHICAGO TO ALASKA ROADTRIP 2024: Extremely common bird in the lower 48 section of the trip.

Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto