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Shiny Cowbird

Molothrus bonariensis

Description:

Molothrus bonariensis is a brood parasite, laying its eggs in the nests of many other bird species such as Zonotrichia capensis (in the image). When the chicks hatch, they push Zonotrichia capensis chicks out of the nest and are fed by the adult host.

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SanabriaCamilo
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SanabriaCamilo

Bogotá, Colombia

Spotted on Sep 16, 2012
Submitted on Nov 23, 2012

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