South · Central Flyway

Red-winged Blackbird in Texas

Agelaius phoeniceus — Icteridae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months
474,627Observations

About Red-winged Blackbird in Texas

Red-winged Blackbird is a North American backyard bird.

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

Monthly Activity — Red-winged Blackbird in Texas

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 Texas

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

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Red-winged Blackbird in Texas: Quick Facts

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

For birders in Houston and throughout Texas, 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 Texas using the related birds section.