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Red-winged Blackbird in Illinois

Agelaius phoeniceus — Icteridae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months

About Red-winged Blackbird in Illinois

Red-winged Blackbird is a North American backyard bird.

In Illinois, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.

Monthly Activity — Red-winged Blackbird in Illinois

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

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Identification

FamilyIcteridae
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Best Time to See Red-winged Blackbird in Illinois

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Other birds in Illinois

Birds you might also encounter in Illinois.

CG
Common GrackleQuiscalus quisculaYear-round
BC
Brown-headed CowbirdMolothrus aterYear-round
BO
Baltimore OrioleIcterus galbulaSummer visitor
OO
Orchard OrioleIcterus spuriusSummer visitor

Red-winged Blackbird in other states

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Red-winged Blackbird in Illinois: Quick Facts

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

For birders in Chicago and throughout Illinois, knowing the seasonal patterns of Red-winged Blackbird can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

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