Red-wing Blackbird
The striped female looks strikingly different from the male and could almost be mistaken for a large dark sparrow.
The juvenile male shows some motteling and early wing patches.
Length: 8.75"
The Red-winged Blackbird is one of the most abundant birds in North America but I have yet to find one in Big Canoe. However, They are often seen at the pond between the IGA and Ace Hardware. They are year long resident breeders.