Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

Order

PASSERIFORMES

Family

Blackbirds and Orioles (Icteridae)

Code 4

BROC

Code 6

MOLAEN

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger, All-purpose
Eye Color: Brownish orange to orange-brown; Males scarlet to crimson during breeding season.
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Black with bronze-green sheen.
Forehead Color: Black with bronze-green sheen.
Nape Color: Black with bronze-green sheen.
Throat Color: Black with bronze-green sheen.
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 17-22 cm (6.5-8.75 in)
Weight: 68 g (2.4 oz)
Size: 2. Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary: Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts: Black
Upperparts: Black with bronze-green sheen.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift somewhat swooping direct flight on rapidly beating wings.
Wingspan Range: 25-33 cm (10-13 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black with blue sheen.
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Black

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