ID needed on this bird
Mar 12, 2014 08:40:18 #
I'm thinking it's a Red Winged Blackbird but I'm not 100% sure...
Mar 12, 2014 08:43:32 #
Mar 12, 2014 08:47:21 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
I'm thinking it's a Red Winged Blackbird but I'm not 100% sure...
Yes. And they have a beautiful song.
Mar 12, 2014 08:53:16 #
You are correct, Red-winged Blackbird, adult male. Female and juvenile are heavily streaked dark and pale brown overall. Many times the females remain hidden.
Mar 12, 2014 11:50:44 #
Mar 12, 2014 12:13:15 #
One Camera One Lens wrote:
I think it's a parmesian rather crapper but not sure......
:?:
Mar 13, 2014 19:00:06 #
One Camera One Lens wrote:
I think it's a parmesian rather crapper but not sure......
I'd be in hiding too with a goofy statement like that. :roll:
Mar 13, 2014 21:54:29 #
Tiny Tim wrote:
I'd be in hiding too with a goofy statement like that. :roll:
:lol: :lol: :lol: I know, I wasn't going to say anything but sometimes you gotta wonder where some of this stuff comes from.
Mar 14, 2014 00:52:02 #
Mar 14, 2014 07:11:19 #
This one appears to me to be a Yellow Wing Blackbird. I see them here only in early spring for a short period of time. Most of what we have are Red Winged.
Mar 14, 2014 08:06:10 #
Audie Thornburg wrote:
This one appears to me to be a Yellow Wing Blackbird. I see them here only in early spring for a short period of time. Most of what we have are Red Winged.
Audie, As far as I know, there is no North American bird named Yellow Wing Blackbird. The only North American bird that resembles this picture is the Tricolored Blackbird which is local to the west coast only. If this picture was taken in coastal California it may be the Tricolored, but if taken in Georgia, most likely a Red-Winged. If it is a Tricolored taken in Georgia, it is a long way from home.
Mar 14, 2014 09:22:54 #
Robert R wrote:
Audie, As far as I know, there is no North American bird named Yellow Wing Blackbird. The only North American bird that resembles this picture is the Tricolored Blackbird which is local to the west coast only. If this picture was taken in coastal California it may be the Tricolored, but if taken in Georgia, most likely a Red-Winged. If it is a Tricolored taken in Georgia, it is a long way from home.
What this is probably a 1st. year male that has not gotten full color. This is probably why you only see them for a short time in the spring.
Mar 14, 2014 09:39:26 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
I'm thinking it's a Red Winged Blackbird but I'm not 100% sure...
After doing a little snooping around, it appears it may be a maturing male. The shoulder badge looks as if it has not yet fully developed.
Mar 15, 2014 09:27:55 #
lovitlots
Loc: Tottenham, Ontario, Canada
It's a male red winged blackbird. When the wings are folded you mostly see the yellow band but when the wings are spread you see the red patch. Judging by the muted look of the colours he isn't in mating mode yet. When the mating season starts the colours become much more brilliant including the black colour. Keep your eyes open and maybe you'll get a few shots when they're in mating mode.
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