In this episode, The Daily reports on red-winged blackbirds, a territorial species that nests along Lake Michigan’s shoreline ...

Red-winged blackbird calls are harsh and noisy. Males claim territory with a nasal, ringing and far-carrying conk-la-ree song. S.K. Winnicki, an evolutionary ecologist and ornithologist, says the ...

Learn what a yellow-headed blackbird looks like and where to find this bird. Also discover facts about their sounds, nests, diet and more.

What is a female red-winged blackbird looking for in a mate? Her top criterion is a good nesting territory. If she approves of his landscape, then she'll give a male a second look.

No bird is too big to escape attack by red-winged blackbirds rigorously defending their territory. Whether it's humans walking by on a path or turkeys feeding nearby, these two-ounce tyrants don't ...

Red-winged blackbirds are one of the most happy-sounding harbingers of spring. If you aren’t familiar with their liquid song, go to a marsh right now and listen, if I can recognize it anyone can.

Around this time of year, male red-winged blackbirds are at the peak of their beauty - and their aggressiveness. Just ask anyone who's been divebombed by a protective feathered father.

Then, on March 1, I awake to the sound of red-winged blackbirds, twee-ing and twee-ing as they greet the dawn. Yes! Red-wings are true harbingers of spring. In years past, we’ve had them arrive as ...

Red-winged blackbirds have been terrorizing unsuspecting walkers at the Lakefill throughout the spring and summer, swooping down on them, squawking in their ears and flying into their hair.

Feathered friends bring many benefits to our outdoor space, but the types of birds you might see in your backyard will depend ...

This video shows the female Red-Winged Blackbird above, and the male below. The red markings on the male’s wings are called epaulets, which he will puff up and display in order to attract a mate.