About the Shiny Cowbird
The shiny cowbird is a passerine bird in the New World family Icteridae. It breeds in most of South America except for dense forests and areas of high altitude such as mountains. Since 1900 the shiny cowbird's range has shifted northward, and it was recorded in the Caribbean islands as well as the United States, where it is found breeding in southern Florida. It is a bird associated with open habitats, including disturbed land from agriculture and deforestation.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Troupials and Allies (Icteridae) |
| Species | Molothrus bonariensis |
| Species Codes | shicow, SHCO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Shiny Cowbird belong to?
The Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis) belongs to the Troupials and Allies family (Icteridae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Shiny Cowbird?
The shiny cowbird is a passerine bird in the New World family Icteridae. It breeds in most of South America except for dense forests and areas of high altitude such as mountains. Since 1900 the shiny cowbird's range has shifted northward, and it was recorded in the Caribbean islands as well as the U...
Where can I report a Shiny Cowbird sighting?
You can log sightings of Shiny Cowbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shicow, or on iNaturalist.
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