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Molothrus ater
Smaller and shorter-tailed than Blackbirds with a stout bill and pointed wings. Female is a paler gray-brown than Blackbirds. She is usually finely streaked.
Common in open or patchy woodlands in breeding season.
Reference ID from The Sibley Field Guide To Birds of Eastern North America.
Spotted on May 28, 2012
Submitted on May 30, 2012
2 Comments
I did and I know it caught my attention but that day I was in bird overload. I need to slow down a bit and take more notes. Was glad to get some time in before the tropical storm got here.
Were you able to hear their song? It's hard to describe but I don't think I've ever heard anything quite like it. Very gurgly.