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Brown-headed Cowbird (male)

Molothrus ater

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Description:

Brown-headed cowbirds are a species of birds in the family icteridae. Males are distinguished from females by a glossy black back and wings as well as a chocolate-colored head.

Habitat:

My neighbor's yard

Reference Links:

Brown-headed Cowbird, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithol…

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