Brown-headed Cowbird

Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

The brown-headed cowbird is a small, obligate brood parasitic icterid native to temperate and subtropical North America. It is a permanent resident in the southern parts of its range; northern birds migrate to the southern United States and Mexico in winter, returning to their summer habitat around March or April.

Scientific name
Molothrus ater
Family
Troupials and Allies
IUCN status
LC