Images Dated 26th April 2004

WAT-9065 Common Water Hyacinth

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Common Water Hyacinth
Llanos, Venezuela
Eichhornia crassipes
Fam: Pontederiaceae. This species becomes invasive, choking waterways and outcompeting native plant species. Once established, it is very difficult to eradicate.
M. Watson
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Red-winged Blackbird - adult male performing courtship display

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Red-winged Blackbird - adult male performing courtship display
New York, USA
Agelaius phoeniceus
Abundant in marshes and fields. Occurs throughout USA, much of Canada and Mexico. Forms immense flocks in winter.
Males establish territories in marshes in spring and early summer. Generally nests in thick vegetation of freshwater marshes, sloughs and dry fields. Forages in surrounding fields, orchards and woodlands. Adult males are dark black with red and yellow shoulder patches.
John Cancalosi
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Red-winged BLACKBIRD - Adult male showing dark black with red and yellow shoulder patches. Males establish territories in marshes in spring and early summer

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Red-winged BLACKBIRD - Adult male showing dark black with red and yellow shoulder patches. Males establish territories in marshes in spring and early summer.
New York, USA
Agelaius phoeniceus
Abundant in marshes and fields. Occurs throughout USA, much of Canada and Mexico. Forms immense flocks in winter. Generally nests in thick vegetation of freshwater marshes, sloughs and dry fields. Forages in surrounding fields, orchards and woodlands.
John Cancalosi
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