What does the Red-winged Blackbird eat?
Agelaius phoeniceus
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Diet overview
Omnivore, primarily insects during breeding season, seeds and grains in winter
How it forages
Forages on the ground, in low vegetation, and sometimes in trees. Diet consists of insects (dragonflies, damselflies, beetles, caterpillars) during the breeding season, and seeds, grains (corn, oats, rice), and fruits during fall and winter. They will also visit bird feeders.
When it feeds
Diurnal.
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