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Is this a Female Red-winged Blackbird?

Last post 03-26-2008, 5:28 PM by Makachoa. 4 replies.
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  •  03-26-2008, 12:02 PM 29256

    Is this a Female Red-winged Blackbird?

    Last week had the first RWBB show up at my feeders. This one showed up today there were 4 males around so i just assumed it was a female RWBB. what do you think?

     

  •  03-26-2008, 12:35 PM 29257 in reply to 29256

    Re: Is this a Female Red-winged Blackbird?

    Hi Jello...I think the female RWBB is more striped so I think this could be a female brown-headed cowbird instead.
    Matthew 6:26

  •  03-26-2008, 12:37 PM 29258 in reply to 29256

    Re: Is this a Female Red-winged Blackbird?

    It is a Female Brown-Headed Cowbird.
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  •  03-26-2008, 1:07 PM 29260 in reply to 29258

    Re: Is this a Female Red-winged Blackbird?

    Thanks i thought i looked different

  •  03-26-2008, 5:28 PM 29319 in reply to 29256

    Re: Is this a Female Red-winged Blackbird?

    Yes, the female Red-winged Blackbirds look different.

    This definitely a female Brown-headed Cowbird.

    I can see why you could get mixed up about it, though. Beautiful picture! Big Smile 

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    ~Makachoa~
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