Loewen, Victor

rwblackbird

Agelaius phoeniceus ; Cygnus atratus

Male red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus) attacking a black swan (Cygnus atratus) that has approached too near his nest.

About this image

Identification
Agelaius phoeniceus (red-winged blackbird)
Cygnus atratus (black swan)
Location

Strathcona Park, Ottawa

Date Taken
10-Jun-03
Contributors
Victor Loewen
photographer copyright holder identification
Subjects
Subject Live Animal
Type Photo
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Anatomy male
Behaviors communication aggressive interaction
Behaviors parental care establishing protected site
Behaviors locomotion swimming
Behaviors locomotion flying

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