Red-winged Blackbirds' loud trills, bold attitude, and statement-making red and yellow epaulettes, make them a standout across North America. You'll find these birds around almost any area with some standing water and vegetation, often perched atop cattails, or on telephone wires. In the breeding season, males are fiercely territorial, but the rest of the year, blackbirds may form large flocks. Watch our Video of the Week and learn more about these social and versatile show-offs: | Cornell Lab o