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ilex · 1593 days ago · link · · parent · post: I can't help but think female Red Winged Black Birds look more compelling and visually interesting than the males
We have an incredibly handsome red wing blackbird who visits our feeder all the time. Don't see his wife all that often, but she does come by once in a while. I love the little dances he does and the way he fans his tail out:
user-inactivated · 1593 days ago · link ·
Look at those tail feathers. Very impressive. I was reading up on these guys and found that their wing markings are used for territorial display. I'm curious as to what the tail spread is for. More territorial display or possibly showing off for the ladies. Either way, he's rocking it.