American Museum of Natural History. 
RED-WINGED BLACKBIRD (Agelaius phoeniceus). 
Also called Swamp Blackbird. Length: 9^2 inches. 
Range: Eastern North America. 
In late April these birds return to the same places 
they have occupied for years. July finds them in the 
marshes eating wild rice. 
American Museum of Natural History. 
PURPLE GRACKLE (Quiscalus qui- 
SCULa). Length: I foot. Range: 
Eastern North America throughout 
coastal region. 
Grackles prey upon the eggs 
of small birds such as robins, 
thrushes and bluebirds. This bird’s 
metallic coloring is very attractive. 
