Is this juvenile a Cowbird (1 Viewer)

[bonzi]

Maybe raised by a song sparrow?

south east ohio

 

[bonzi]

I don't ever see Cowbirds in my back yard but can't figure out want this juvenile is. But evey time i seen them they had there mouth open like they wanted fed and was following the sparrows around which do nest along my yard.

 

[RJP]

Yes, juvenile Cowbird being raised by Song Sparrow.

 

[bonzi]

another shot

 

[bonzi]

Thanks.

Thats so cool that I got the id right based on behavior alone. Well almost. I did rule out some local residents like starling based on beak shape etc.

I never did actually see the sparrow feed them. Maybe they caught on!

 

[RJP]

I never did actually see the sparrow feed them. Maybe they caught on!

If only that were true!

 

[KC Foggin]

I've watched this with Cardinals feeding juvie Cowbirds. More times than I care to admit.

 

[Jeff Hopkins]

Around here i've seen more juvie cowbirds with song sparrows than any other host species.