About the Screaming Cowbird
The screaming cowbird is an obligate brood parasite belonging to the family Icteridae and is found in South America. It is also known commonly as the short billed cowbird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Molothrus rufoaxillaris |
| Species Codes | scrcow1, SCCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Screaming Cowbird belong to?
The Screaming Cowbird (Molothrus rufoaxillaris) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Screaming Cowbird?
The screaming cowbird is an obligate brood parasite belonging to the family Icteridae and is found in South America. It is also known commonly as the short billed cowbird....
Where can I report a Screaming Cowbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Screaming Cowbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code scrcow1, or on iNaturalist.
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Passeriformes
Order
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Species in Family
2,469
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