During the past month or so I have posted multiple photos of male red-winged blackbirds. The female is not black and does not have a red patch on her wings, so she may not be as easily recognized as a red-winged blackbird. I think you would probably agree, however, that the coloration of the female is very striking and quite beautiful. Here is a shot of a female red-winged blackbird on a cattail that I took this past weekend. I especially love the silvery gray beak and the gold ring around her eyes.
Female red-winged blackbird on a cattail
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Beautiful shot of a beautiful bird! (The first time I saw a female red-winged blackbird I didn’t know what it was, since it’s so different from the male.)
Thanks. I had the same reaction–I thought it was a sparrow or something like that.
Excellent shot. I can’t wait until these birds reappear in spring.
Thanks. We have plenty of them here now. It seems like you are about twenty degrees cooler there than we are, so plants and wildlife are hanging on longer for us.
I’m sure the female appreciates the nod on your blog.
Females deserved photographed too. It’s not their fault they’re drab-colored. Interesting composition. Enjoyed.
Thanks…beauty definitely means more than bright colors!