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Red-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

Photo by Tamarac Denis
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Spotted on mowed grassy area next to slough and near edge of wooded area, Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Scott Frazier
I love this bird because it makes a vocalization like a pebble dropping in water. I must say that I've only ever read/heard it called "brown-headed cowbird".

Spotted for Missions

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Birds of Texas
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State Parks, NWR, WMA's of Texas
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Texas Mid-coast Wildlife & Plants
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PublishedApril 2, 2013

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