Red-winged Blackbirds

http://www.mdc.mo.gov/nathis/birds/emobirds/

A stake-out requires being inconspicuous, but not so for red-winged blackbirds.
Showing off and making noise is the main objective of their stake-out.
Male red-winged blackbirds have already staked-out their territories in wetlands and around ponds and lakes.
Their red-and-yellow shoulder patches add glints of color to the dull landscape.
And male red-wings don't hesitate to show their colors.
When other birds invade the red-wing's territory, he spreads his tail, droops his wings, and lets out the gurgling Song. (nat)
In February and March, male red-wings come north from their southern wintering grounds and find good spots for nesting and feeding.
They are probably our most numerous songbird.

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[kattterina]

emo birds lol.