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Shiny cowbird

Molothrus bonariensis

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Field Notes

Description:

7 1/2" Parasitizes many species, black with purple glass, female brownish gray.

Habitat:

Marshes & inhabited areas in Argentina

Notes:

See more pictures and data here.

http://avesdelnea.blogspot.com/search/label/Molothrus%20bonariensis

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Marcelo Allende
Hello Peter, I have completed the form with data, the birds that you photographed is a Southern lapwing, very common throughout Argentina. One hug from here, and thanks for your comment!!!!!!
peter
Marcelo, welcome to Project Noah! Your wildlife blog has some unreal bird spottings. I noticed you've taken a photo of a bird I saw in Argentina a few months ago. I was never positive about the identification http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/2537005 I'm hoping you can help me.

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PublishedFebruary 16, 2011

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