red-winged blackbird

[ red-wingd ]

noun

1. a North American blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus, the male of which is black with scarlet patches, usually bordered with buff or yellow, on the bend of the wing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of red-winged blackbird¹

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

I picture myself joining the enthusiasts who pursue butterflies and moths — or lepidoptera — the way others do constellations or red-winged blackbirds.

From Washington Post

One contained a Red-winged Blackbird, that had been taken from its nest when very young, and brought up by hand.

From Project Gutenberg

It was no more than a red-winged blackbird that you saw, he said, or perhaps it was a bright tanager.

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Agelaius phoeniceus megapotamus Oberholser: Red-winged Blackbird.

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Mr. Red-winged Blackbird asked him—meaning that in his opinion Mr. Meadowlark had no reason to be ashamed of his own voice.

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Mr. Red-winged Blackbird told Mr. Crow that he hadn't a doubt that everything Mr. Crow said was so.

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