Red-winged Blackbird Quiz

What percentage of the Red-winged Blackbird's annual diet is composed of seeds?

• 50%

• 75%

• 85%

• 60%

What type of habitats do Red-winged Blackbirds nest in?

• Only in trees

• Fresh-water and brackish herbaceous wetlands, shrubs, and small trees

• Urban areas only

• Deep forests

During what months does the breeding season of the Red-winged Blackbird typically start in more temperate habitats?

• March or April

• June or July

• January or February

• September or October

How do Red-winged Blackbirds adapt to loss of natural wetlands?

• They migrate to other continents

• They adapt by colonizing human-created environments

• They decrease their population size

• They hibernate

What is a notable behavior of male Red-winged Blackbirds during the breeding season?

• They are not territorial

• They mate with several partners

• They leave the wetlands

• They feed only on insects

What type of vegetation do Red-winged Blackbirds prefer for nesting?

• Dry, sparse vegetation

• Cattails, bulrushes, and other emergent vegetation

• Pine forests

• Rocky terrains

How long do parents of Red-winged Blackbirds feed their fledglings after hatching?

• 15 days

• 20 days

• 30 days

• 45 days

What factor is most related to the nest success of Red-winged Blackbirds in wetland areas?

• The color of the nest

• The presence of permanent water

• The height of the nest above ground

• The type of insects available

Which type of wetland vegetation is noted as being most productive for Red-winged Blackbird habitats?

• Herbaceous wetlands dominated by cattails

• Forested wetlands

• Grasslands

• Coastal mangroves

During which season do male Red-winged Blackbirds migrate to future nesting habitats?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter