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"RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD".


Información de la foto
Copyright: Aires Mario da Cruz (oscarromulus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1144 W: 189 N: 2131] (5682)
Género: Animals
Medio: Color
Tomada el: 2009-05-22
Categorías: Birds
Cámara: Canon EOS 5D Mark II, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS USM
Exposición: f/6.3, 1/1250 segundos
More Photo Info: [view]
Map: [view]
Versión de la foto: Versión original, Workshop
Fecha enviada: 2009-05-24 17:56
Vista: 824
Puntos: 14
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"RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD".

It does have a female: Please see W/S.

The Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae found in most of North and much of Central America. It breeds from Alaska and Newfoundland south to Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, Mexico and Guatemala, with isolated populations in western El Salvador, northwestern Honduras and northwestern Costa Rica. It may winter as far north as Pennsylvania and British Columbia, but northern populations are generally migratory, Red-winged Blackbird, moving south to Mexico and the southern United States. The Red-winged Blackbird is sexually dimorphic, Need a mate; the male, HANDSOME, is all black with a red shoulder and yellow wing bar, while the female, What a lovely gal, is a nondescript, Female Red-winged Blackbird, dark brown.

Seeds and insects make up the bulk of the Red-winged Blackbird's diet.

The Red-winged Blackbird inhabits open grassy areas. It generally prefers wetlands, and inhabits both freshwater and saltwater marshes. It is also found in dry upland areas, where it such inhabits meadows, prairies, and old fields. Freedom.

The call of the Red-winged Blackbird is a throaty check and a high slurred whistle, terrr-eeee. The male's song, Courtship song, is a scratchy oak-a-lee, accompanied with a display of his red shoulder patches. Male Red-winged Blackbird.

The Red-Winged Blackbird can be very aggressive while defending its territory. It will attack much larger birds, such as crows, ravens, magpies, hawks, and osprey if they enter.They have even been known to attack humans who encroach upon their territories. VERY TRUE!!! Female red-winged Blackbird.

In some parts of the United States, they are considered to be pests because these flocks can consume large amounts of cultivated grain or rice. This bird's numbers are declining due to habitat loss and the use of poison to prevent the loss of crops.

My Canadian TN friend, Asbed Iskedjian, screen name, CeltickRanger, has posted a "ONE OF A KIND IMAGE" of The Red-winged Blackbird.
CeltickRanger, roges, Alex99, Noisette, haraprasan, valy67 ha puntuado esta nota como útil.
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hello Mario

from your series of Red-Winged Blackbird photos
my favorite ones are :
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3385/3561363730_658bc6e4c5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3561367622_b610c05d25_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3561367026_00ac5960a7_b.jpg

excellent photo of the Red-Winged Blackbird on his
territorial call, fine POV, excellent sharpness and details,
even details of its eye, thanks to your link on my photo,
and i consider the female red-wing as one of most beautiful birds,

TFS

Asbed

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 590 W: 0 N: 497] (3004)
  • [2009-05-24 23:58]

Hi Mario !

Super catch!
Excellent contrast with some beautiful colors.
Have a beautiful day,
Adrian

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3581 W: 143 N: 5669] (18529)
  • [2009-05-25 0:24]

Hi, dear Mario.
We have not this species and I like to watch it here. Despite the almost black colouration you managed to exposure shot very well and plumage of the bird is reproduced perfectly. I like precise timing and pictured moment too as well as attractive twig and scene at whole. Well done and TFS.
Yours Alexei.

Hello Mario
a nice serie of shots from Red-winged Blackbird showing us the male and the female in different pose and POV
I like the pose of this male with each foot on another branch and also his beak open
nice colors and fine details
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Namastay Dear Mario,
A nice capture of this beautiful red winged black bird. Sharp details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
Haraprasan

Bonjour Mario

Une bonne prise de vue de ce carouge à épaulette, la photo a une bonne composition, netteté et de belles couleurs.
Bonne journée et bravo JP

Hello Mario !
It's been a while since I last visited your gallery, I see there are some new shots I missed when you posted them - among them, this is my favourite. I love the colos of this bird, black and red, and I also like the wonderful pose in which you have captured him. The blue sky makes a lovely BG, too. Very well done !
Valérie.

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