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Brown Headed Cowbird Fledgling

Molothrus ater

Photo by HemaShah
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Description:

This bird was foraging for food with an adult California Towhee. It seemed to be under the parental care of the Towhee. Inspite of it's size it appeared to be a baby. Does not resemble the local Lesser Gold Finches that are so common.
The first thought that came to my mind is that it was a "Cow bird" baby.Any suggestions?

Habitat:

riparian.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
HemaShah
http://www.utahbirds.org/featarts/2013/BirdNests12.htm according to this link it looks like a juvenile Brown Headed Cowbird.

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PublishedAugust 22, 2013

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