Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Troupials and Allies :: Brown-headed Cowbird

Brown-headed Cowbird Molothrus ater

Described by: Boddaert (1783)
Alternate common name(s): Common Cowbird
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

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Range

(1) Se. Alaska, w. Canada (n. British Columbia, s. Mackenzie, n. Alberta, nc. Saskatchewan, s. Manitoba), w. United States, and Mexico (Michoacan, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosi, and n. Tamaulipas).
Winters s. to c. Mexico.
(2) Sw. United States.
Winters s. to s. Mexico (Isthumus of Tehuantepec and Cozumel Is.).
(3) E. Canada e. to Newfoundland, and Nova Scotia, c. and s. United States (s. Texas, Gulf states, sc. Florida).
Winters in se. United States.
(4) Sw. United States Los Coronados Is., and nw. Mexico (Baja).

Videos

Cincinnati Nature Center, Clermont County, Ohio, USA - Jun 19, 2001 Source: William Hull
Description: None

Miami Whitewater County Park, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA - Apr 26, 2002 Source: William Hull
Description: Male and female perched on a branch with male displaying. Includes audio.

Cincinnati Nature Center, Clermont County, Ohio, USA - May 2, 2002 Source: William Hull
Description: Bird is feeding on the ground.

Sounds

Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Florida Museum of Natural History

Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Naturesongs.com

Miami Whitewater County Park, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA - Apr 26, 2002 Source: William Hull

References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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