Territorial red-winged blackbird nipping at heads in Toronto neighbourhood

Citynews reporter Andrea Piunno with the feathered father accused of carrying out aerial attacks downtown.

[@yuukisama2001]

They are so pretty. But didn't know they were so GANGSTA!!!

[@oliverpony]

It's happened to me these birds are very territorial

[@tollboothjason]

Bird expert, 1:34: "I have seen red-winged blackbirds chase red-tailed hawks before; red-tailed hawks weigh about a kilogram and a half."
1:42: Fire truck approaches
Red-winged blackbird: I CAN TAKE YOU ON TOO, FIRE TRUCK.

[@rodrigosays]

“This uh… was kinda weird” hahahaha

[@KayaL82]

It is Fort York and Spadina!

[@vistaprime]

Grackles are worse. At the red wings are pretty and have a nice song.