Bills/Beaks: The bills are medium-sized, pointed, and hard. Eyes: The eyes are round shaped and are black all over. Lifespan In the wild, red-winged blackbirds live 2.14 years, on average. The oldest …

It acquires its adult plumage only after the breeding season of the year following its birth when it is between 13 and 15 months of age. Young males go through a transition stage in which the wing …

The red-winged blackbird is the dominant species in the large concentrations of blackbirds that feed on the fields of sunflower, corn and small grains maturing in late summer or early fall in the Dakotas.

Nov 5, 2025 · While the average lifespan is 2-3 years, some Red-winged Blackbirds have been known to live much longer. The oldest recorded Red-winged Blackbird lived to be over 15 years old.

The red-winged blackbird can weigh between 32 to 75 grams and be from 16 to 25 centimeters tall. Red-winged blackbirds typically live for around 15 years.

In the wild, red-winged blackbirds live an average of 2 years. The oldest recorded red-winged blackbird in the wild lived for 15 years and 9 months. NatureMapping is a hands-on environmental science and …

Mar 1, 2024 · Red-winged blackbirds have an average lifespan of 2-4 years in the wild, but the maximum recorded lifespan for the species is over 15 years. So what is the oldest known red-winged …

Aug 18, 2025 · Red-winged Blackbirds tend to have a shorter average lifespan, usually around 2 years in the wild. Despite this, the oldest recorded wild Red-winged Blackbird lived for 15 years and 9 months.

We will discuss the average lifespan of these birds and highlight the factors that can influence how long they live in the wild.

Jun 14, 2025 · The Red-winged blackbird’s oldest recorded individual reached 15 years and 9 months, demonstrating that various blackbird species share comparable maximum lifespan potentials despite …