Red-Winged Blackbirds - Facts for Kids

Male red-winged blackbird perched on a small branch. The bird is mostly glossy black with a bright red shoulder patch edged in yellow.

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Facts About Red-Winged Blackbirds For Kids

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The Red-winged Blackbird’s scientific name is Agelaius phoeniceus, where “phoeniceus” refers to the deep red color on the males’ wings.

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