South · Mississippi Flyway

Red-winged Blackbird in Tennessee

Agelaius phoeniceus — Icteridae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
11Active months
102,089Observations

About Red-winged Blackbird in Tennessee

Red-winged Blackbird is a North American backyard bird.

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

Monthly Activity — Red-winged Blackbird in Tennessee

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

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RegularSeasonalRare

Identification

FamilyIcteridae
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Best Time to See Red-winged Blackbird in Tennessee

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

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Red-winged Blackbird in Tennessee: Quick Facts

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

For birders in Nashville and throughout Tennessee, 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 Tennessee using the related birds section.