trying to identify... (1 Viewer)

recently I was out golfing and noticed a black bird with a wide red stripe on each wing. I have only seen this type of bird in the area I live in one other time. The bird is about the size of a robin. It's all black with an area on is wings bright red/orange. I was hoping someone here may know what type of bird this is. I live in central Illinois. I've always really loved birds glad I found this forum. Thanks for any help!

Thanks, Bo

Red-winged Blackbird

Welcome to the forum.

Agree, sounds like a Red-winged Blackbird.

Hi Bo,

A warm welcome to BirdForum from all the Moderators and Admin. Glad to have you on board :t:

And here is a link to our Opus entry for Red-winged Blackbird http://www.birdforum.net/opus/Red-winged_Blackbird