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Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Red-shouldered Blackbird
Carouge à épaulettes
Spanish: Mayito de ciénaga
Latin: Agelaius assemilis
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Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Red-shouldered Blackbird
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.75" 22.2cm | 13" 33cm | 1.8oz 51g | Icteridae | Agelaius assemilis |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Red-shouldered Blackbird is an endemic bird species of Cuba. It is very similar to the Red-winged Blackbird which is probably the most abundant bird species seen in North America. This Cuban endemic is seen only in the most western regions of the Cuban island. It is found in the marshes and farmfields.