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Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

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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TextileRanger
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TextileRanger

Texas, USA

Spotted on Mar 16, 2014
Submitted on Sep 3, 2014

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