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Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

Description:

These blackibirds lay their eggs in the nests of other birds to be raised by "foster parents" often at the expense of the native young.

Habitat:

Protected area with deciduous forest and two large ponds. Cleveland Metroparks System, North Chagrin Reservation, Mayfield, Ohio Cuyahoga County USA

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Phil_S
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Phil_S

Mayfield, Ohio, USA

Spotted on Apr 25, 2013
Submitted on Apr 25, 2013

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