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Vira-bosta-picumã (Screaming Cowbird)

Molothrus rufoaxillaris

Photo by CassioCorradi
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Bird with matte black color. The lower wing coverts have some areas in brown. No presents sexual dimorphism. The young bird has totally different from adult coloring with brown and black spots.

Habitat:

It is a typical species of open areas, occurring in cereal crops, pastures, farms and fields with scattered trees. It is found in Brazil in the South and Southeast regions.

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Lovely series Cassio! Thank you for sharing :)
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2016

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