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Identification

red-winged blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus

Agelaius phoeniceus: information (1) Agelaius phoeniceus: pictures (22) Agelaius phoeniceus: sounds (7)

black swan
Cygnus atratus

Cygnus atratus: pictures (2)

Date Taken

10-Jun-03

Location

Strathcona Park, Ottawa

Caption

Male red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) attacking a black swan (Cygnus atratus) that has approached too near his nest.

  • Subject
  • Live Animal
  • Type
  • Photo
  • Life Stages And Gender
  • Adult/Sexually Mature
  • Anatomy
  • Male
  • Behaviors
  • Communication :: Aggressive Interaction
  • Behaviors
  • Parental Care :: Establishing Protected Site
  • Behaviors
  • Locomotion :: Swimming
  • Behaviors
  • Locomotion :: Flying

Contributors

Victor Loewen (photographer; copyright holder; identification)

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