South · Mississippi Flyway

Red-winged Blackbird in Alabama

Agelaius phoeniceusTaxonomy pending

UncommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
4Active months

About Red-winged Blackbird in Alabama

Red-winged Blackbird is a North American backyard bird.

In Alabama, this species is classified as uncommon. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, September, October.

Monthly Activity — Red-winged Blackbird in Alabama

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
RegularSeasonalRare

Identification

ColorsVaries
SizeSee profile
HabitatVaries
FamilyTaxonomy pending

Best Time to See Red-winged Blackbird in Alabama

January
Low
February
Low
March
Active
April
Active
May
Active
June
Active
July
Low
August
Low
September
Active
October
Active
November
Active
December
Low

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Red-winged Blackbird in Alabama: Quick Facts

The Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) is an uncommon bird in Alabama. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the South region and the Mississippi Flyway migration corridor.

Preferred habitats include varies. The best months to spot this species in Alabama are April, May, September, October. For birders in Birmingham and throughout Alabama, knowing the seasonal patterns of Red-winged Blackbird can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Distribution varies. Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Alabama using the related birds section.