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Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

Photo by TextileRanger
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30.2055, -95.4526

Field Notes

Description:

Dark brown to black body with lighter brown head, very sturdy bill.

Habitat:

It was in the barn and sheep pen.

Notes:

Cowbirds are known for parasitizing other birds' nests. This is the only one I have seen here in 5 years.

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PublishedSeptember 3, 2014

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