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Request id of bird seen on Gettysburg feeder cam please (1 Viewer)

Earnest lad

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I have never been to the States but I would like to know the identity of the bird in front of the starling here if possible please:
 

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I have never been to the States but I would like to know the identity of the bird in front of the starling here if possible please:
That is a female cowbird, a Google internet search will provide photos and details about that species. The male cowbirdd are much darker with an even darker head. This time of year they travel in flocks.
 
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