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Ginger Parsons
Birdsboro, PA, United States
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I have seen many Red-winged Blackbirds in my backyard; however, none that looked like this. To my knowledge, this is possibly a young (first year) male Red-winged Blackbird…or at least that is my best guess. I invite you to let me know if I am right or wrong. If I am wrong, kindly identity this beautiful bird for me.
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Young Red-winged Blackbird?
It appears to a pied Red-Winged Blackbird. You can read more about color variants here: http://feederwatch.org/learn/unusual-birds/#color-variants. Also, the orange feather tips indicate that is is a juvenile. Lovely bird!