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Female Brown-headed Cowbird?

Last post 05-13-2008, 12:37 PM by barredowl. 2 replies.
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  •  05-13-2008, 6:55 AM 37624

    Female Brown-headed Cowbird?

    This morning, my daughter & I watched (what I thought was a new bird,) hop from bush to bush.  She was very aware of us, but didn't seem frightened.  I got my camera & snapped some shots.  Turns out, I think she is a Female Brown-headed Cowbird.  In the past I've seen her with her mate, & only 1 other time alone, scoping out a Cardinal's nest, where she laid an egg the next day.  In all other cases, she didn't stick around long.  Just wanted to double check on her id.

     


    "So many sparrows, so little time!"
  •  05-13-2008, 8:34 AM 37641 in reply to 37624

    Re: Female Brown-headed Cowbird?

    You are correct. Even if you had no picture at all, the fact that she laid an egg in a Cardinal's nest tips you off about a Brown-headed Cowbird.
  •  05-13-2008, 12:37 PM 37701 in reply to 37624

    Re: Female Brown-headed Cowbird?

    Definitely a female Brown headed cowbird.
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