Red-shouldered Blackbird
A species of North American Epauletted Blackbirds Scientific name : Agelaius assimilis Genus : North American Epauletted Blackbirds
Red-shouldered Blackbird, A species of North American Epauletted Blackbirds
Botanical name: Agelaius assimilis
Genus: North American Epauletted Blackbirds
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Description
The red-shouldered blackbird (Agelaius assimilis) is a species of bird in the family Icteridae. It is endemic to Cuba, but despite its limited range, the species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 
Size
22 cm
Life Expectancy
20 years
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Red-shouldered Blackbird consumes a varied diet including insects, arthropods, small vertebrates, fruits, and seeds. It exhibits foraging behavior, often hunting for prey or gathering plant foods. Red-shouldered Blackbird has adapted to exploit a range of food sources, with no specific unique dietary preferences noted.
Habitat
Red-shouldered Blackbird primarily inhabits wetland areas, with a preference for swamps and marshes characterized by the presence of tall emergent vegetation, such as cat-tails (Typha) and bulrushes (Scirpus). This bird species is generally found in these water-adjacent environments during the breeding season. Outside the breeding period, red-shouldered Blackbird also utilizes nearby terrestrial habitats, including pastures and agricultural fields, for foraging.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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