Carolus Linneaus, a Swedish scientist, gave the red-winged blackbird its scientific name, Agelaius phoenicus, in 1766. The ...

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In this episode, The Daily reports on red-winged blackbirds, a territorial species that nests along Lake Michigan’s shoreline and is known for attacking passersby. JONAH ROSENBERG: Picture yourself ...

Birders, including me, can be fickle. In February or March when we hear the first red-winged blackbird of the year sing its distinct three-syllable “On-ka-lee,” we rejoice. The common refrain on ...

Consider the charming call of the red-winged blackbird your warning. “They call to announce that that’s their territory,” said Cory Christopher, director of the Center for Conservation at the ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - If you’ve been training for the Bix along the riverfront or been there for any reason, you may have spotted red-winged blackbirds swoop down at unsuspecting pedestrians. The ...

Parakeets are one of the most popular types of pet birds, with many varieties across the globe. Each species has a unique story and fascinating characteristics. They also have different colored ...

Looking for a sure sign of spring? You might want to head to your nearest wetland. That’s where you’ll find red-winged blackbirds already singing their hearts out from atop trees and cattails, having ...