Red-winged Blackbird
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'''Size:''' 7-9 inches (17-23cm) | '''Size:''' 7-9 inches (17-23cm) | ||
- | '''Habitat:''' | + | '''Habitat:''' North America; throughout North America. Prefers wetlands and grassy areas. |
- | '''Status:''' Perhaps now the most abundant bird in North America. | + | '''Status:''' Least Concern. '''Global Population:''' 210,000,000 mature individuals. Perhaps now the most abundant native bird in North America. This species has undergone a small or statistically insignificant decrease over the last 40 years in North America. |
'''Diet:''' Insects, seed and grain. | '''Diet:''' Insects, seed and grain. | ||
Red-winged Blackbirds are considered crop pests and made the news several years back when farmers killed off a large number of blackbirds to defend their “bird seed” crop in an ironic twist. | Red-winged Blackbirds are considered crop pests and made the news several years back when farmers killed off a large number of blackbirds to defend their “bird seed” crop in an ironic twist. | ||
- | '''Found in [http:// | + | |
+ | '''Found in [http://hivewire3d.com/songbird-remix-characters.html Songbird Remix Characters]''' |