WOODLAND BIRDS. 



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No. 41. 



RED WINGED BLACKBIRD. 



Species: A. phoeniceus. 



Genus: Agelaius. 



Distribution: 



An abundant summer resident of all New England; records 

 of wintering in the southern portions. 



Date of Arrival: March. 



Date of Departure: Early November. 



General Plumage: 



Male, black, scarlet patch on shoulders bordered by buff. In- 

 mature showing brownish. Female, brownish black, under 

 parts ashy, heavily streaked, throat excepted. Bill and feet 

 black . Length abont 9.50. 



Song and Other Notes: 



'*Quonk-a-ree" and sweet whistle, and a loud chuck. 



Haunts: 



Along rivers, about ponds and marshes and often in dry 

 meadows near salt or fresh water. 



