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Red-winged Blackbird
njlarsen

Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)

This male bird must have just completed its pre-basic moult which is the explanation of the colored fringes to the back feathers. These wear off and by January it would be all black.
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Location
Joshua Tree Natl Park, California, USA
Date taken
October 10, 2018
Scientific name
Agelaius phoeniceus
Equipment used
G85 + PL100-400
KC Foggin
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As many RW Blackbirds I have seen Niels, I've never had the pleasure of viewing a male in this state of appearance. Nicely captured.
 

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