Insects and Other Dietary Items of Maynard's Red-Wing Blackbird in Relation to Agriculture
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Maynard's red-wing blackbird, Agelaius phoeniceus floridanus Maynard, is often considered highly injurious to sweet corn, field corn, and other grains in south Florida. Stomach contents analysis supports this contention. The birds are also highly insectivorous. Among the more injurious insects eaten by red-wings in substantial numbers are elaterid beetles, fall armyworm, corn earworm, ants, weevils, southern green stinkbug, and grasshoppers.Downloads
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