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swamp blackbird 
the redwinged blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus.
See also: soldier (black)bird
- 1793 (1911) After we entered we rowed some distance among low lands covered with rushes, abounding with wild ducks and swamp black birds, with red wings.
- 1956 Red-winged blackbird [is also called] swamp blackbird ("Swamp" in the sense of marsh, General).
- 1793 (1911) After we entered we rowed some distance among low lands covered with rushes, abounding with wild ducks and swamp black birds, with red wings.