Here in Ct I saw some grackles, or starlings with a reddish-orange spot(s) on their bodies.What type of birds?

Question

Here in Ct I saw some grackles, or starlings with a reddish-orange spot(s) on their bodies.What type of birds?

Answer 1

The only blackbird that has any red/orange on it's body is the red-winged blackbird.

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Answer 2

Yup, RWBB.  Red with yellow stripe on wing (looks orange)

Answer 3

Definitely red-winged blackbirds. In the fall you'll notice them among large flocks of grackles and starlings making their way from place to place in search of food.

When I lived in CT a mixed flock of grackles, starlings and blackbirds appeared at my house about the same time each day in fall and winter and seemed to follow a specific route through our neighborhood. These flocks are quite noisy. They flip over leaves and other yard debris looking for slugs and insects to eat.

Answer 4

Red winged blackbirds.

Those things are evil!!!!

I think they live near water.

Answer 5

Probably just red-wing blackbirds.

Answer 6

indeed red wing black bird.. they live in open fields with sparse vegitation (vacant lot, highway on ramp/meridian, spare forest etc..). and have a very distinctive call (as if red wings weren't enough) of a loud 'AW-KER-EE' sound...