Territorial Red-winged Blackbird
by Elizabeth Winter
Title
Territorial Red-winged Blackbird
Artist
Elizabeth Winter
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
In some populations 90 percent of territorial males have more than one female nesting on their territories. ... Male Red-winged Blackbirds fiercely defend their territories during the breeding season, spending more than a quarter of daylight hours in territory defense.
“Song spread” display : The male erects his epaulets and hunches his shoulders forward and lowers and spreads his tail. This dramatic display serves two functions: to defend his territory from other males and to attract females. The epaulets grow more brilliant and conspicuous, and the black plumage more shiny and solid, as a male grows older. Older males secure the highest quality territories and the fittest mates. In experiments, males with blackened epaulets often lose their territories.
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May 4th, 2017
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Comments (26)
Mary Machare
Fabulous action capture, Elizabeth! He doesn't look too happy about having his photo taken! LF
Petra Theodoridou
Fascinating capture, Elizabeth!!!Wonderful action, colors and details in this greatly composed image ! LF
Karen Slagle
Great shot of this beauty...I have a couple hanging around my place and they always put on a show. f/l
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