About the Giant Cowbird
The giant cowbird is a large passerine bird in the New World family Icteridae. It breeds from southern Mexico south to northern Argentina, and on Trinidad and Tobago. It may have relatively recently colonised the latter island. It is a brood parasite and lays its eggs in the nests of other birds.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Molothrus oryzivorus |
| Species Codes | giacow, GICO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Giant Cowbird belong to?
The Giant Cowbird (Molothrus oryzivorus) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Giant Cowbird?
The giant cowbird is a large passerine bird in the New World family Icteridae. It breeds from southern Mexico south to northern Argentina, and on Trinidad and Tobago. It may have relatively recently colonised the latter island. It is a brood parasite and lays its eggs in the nests of other birds....
Where can I report a Giant Cowbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Giant Cowbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code giacow, or on iNaturalist.
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