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Male Brown-headed Cowbird
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Male Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater)

Glossy body. Chocolate brown head. Parasite. Takes over other bird'd nest.
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Habitat
Brush
Location
Rio grande TX
Date taken
4/19/16
Scientific name
Molothrus ater
Equipment used
Canon 5Ds 500 mm 1.4
KC Foggin
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They really are lovely looking birds. Too bad they have such a bad reputation but nature is nature and this is a great shot showing its beautiful colors.
 
ducbucln
I believe that red eye makes this beauty a bronzed cowbird and it sure is a beauty. Well done.

Vicki
 

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North America
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Robert Davis
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