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Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

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Field Notes

Description:

Brown-headed Cowbird, female.

Habitat:

Photographed in the gardens at Pt. Defiance Park, Tacoma, Washington.

Species ID Suggestions

Brown-headed Cowbird (female)

Molothrus ater

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Jellis
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Comments (2)
Anne Marie McCaffrey
I rather thought it would turn out to be the female of a species I was otherwise familiar with - but I just could not put my finger on it. I think you've got it Jellis, thank you.

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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion
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Birds of the Pacific North West
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Pacific Northwest Wildlife

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PublishedMay 24, 2016

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