marsh blackbird

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marsh blackbird - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Redwing \Red"wing`\ (-w?ng`), n. (Zool.)
     A European thrush (Turdus iliacus). Its under wing coverts
     are orange red. Called also redwinged thrush.
     (b) A North American passerine bird (Agelarius   ph[oe]niceus
         ) of the family Icteridae. The male is
         black, with a conspicuous patch of bright red, bordered
         with orange, on each wing. Called also redwinged   blackbird
         , red-winged troupial, marsh blackbird, and
         swamp blackbird.
         [1913 Webster]