Texas
Bronzed Cowbird
Molothrus aeneus
(L 8.75" WS 14" WT 2.2 oz)
A Central American bird that ranges only
into the border states and Lousiana.
into the border states and Lousiana.
Laguna Atascosa NWR
13Apr2014
There are about 100 inter-
specific brood parasites
including cuckoos, cowbirds,
finches and even a duck.
(Tim Burkhead et al.)
specific brood parasites
including cuckoos, cowbirds,
finches and even a duck.
(Tim Burkhead et al.)
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Frances Wood
Molothrus in Greek
means glutton
or greedy beggar; aeneus in Latin
means copper, bronze.
or greedy beggar; aeneus in Latin
means copper, bronze.
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