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Red-winged Blackbird
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Red-winged Blackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus

Authorship: (Linnaeus)

Records

It was observed 10 September 2011 at Rattlesnake Tank by G.H. Wiseman (UTEP). Rio Grande [The Box], 19 July 2023, V. Mata-Silva, M. Montoya, A. Rocha [Video].

Taxonomic Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderPASSERIFORMES
FamilyICTERIDAE (Blackbird, Cowbird, Meadowlark, and Oriole Family)
GenusAgelaius
Speciesphoeniceus

Recent Observations

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johndemkoMay 1, 2026Table Rock, Branson Township, MO 65616, USA
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dominic73388Oct 23, 2026Utah County, UT, USA
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hollyvivianMay 16, 2026Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2C6, Canada
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sentient-deer-skullOct 10, 2026Kelleys Island, OH 43438, USA
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sentient-deer-skullOct 10, 2026Kelleys Island, OH 43438, USA
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gosandoOct 25, 2026Berkeley Marina, Berkeley, CA, USA
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herpqueen3000May 7, 2025E Lowry Blvd, Denver, CO, US
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hfabianOct 24, 2026Colusa County, CA, USA

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