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Bronzed cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

Photo by Brian38
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Description:

Stocky and big-headed. Adult males are black overall with bluish wings and tails, and a red eye. Often fluffs up its neck feathers.

Habitat:

Spotted foraging on the ground at Fort Pena Colorado Park in Texas.

Reference Links:

Bronzed cowbird - Wikipedia, Bronzed Cowbird Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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