A goose quill is more dangerous than a lion’s claw.
An English proverb
Red-winged Blackbird
The Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is a passerine bird of the family Icteridae found in most of North and much of Central America.
Identification Tips:
• Length: 7.25 inches
• Sharply-pointed bill
• Frequents marshy habitats in summer, open habitats at other times of year
• Often flocks with other species of blackbirds
Adult male:
• Bright red patch on wings bordered by yellow (border missing in some races)
• Black plumage
• Immature male similar to adult male but has pale supercilium and brown edges to black feathers
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Adult female:
• Pale supercilium
• Heavily streaked underparts
• Upperparts brown and white
• Sometimes has yellow tinge to face and throat
• Females very dark in some races
• Juveniles similar to adult females
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.
The Red-winged Blackbird is sexually dimorphic. Seeds and insects make up the bulk of the Red-winged Blackbird’s diet.
A goose quill is more dangerous than a lion’s claw.
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