About the Brown-headed Cowbird
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Molothrus ater |
| Species Codes | bnhcow, BHCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown-headed Cowbird belong to?
The Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Brown-headed Cowbird?
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 ...
Where can I report a Brown-headed Cowbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown-headed Cowbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bnhcow, or on iNaturalist.
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