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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Order
PASSERIFORMES
Family
Blackbirds (Icteridae)
Code 4
BHCO
Code 6
MOLATE
ITIS
HEAD
Bill Shape:
Cone
Eye Color:
Brown.
Head pattern:
Plain
Crown Color:
Glossy brown
Forehead Color:
Glossy brown
Nape Color:
Glossy brown
Throat Color:
Glossy brown
Cere color:
No Data
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BODY
Length Range:
18-21 cm (7-8.25 in)
Weight:
48 g (1.7 oz)
Size:
Small (5 - 9 in)
Color Primary:
Black, Sheen or Iridescence
Underparts:
Black with faint green sheen.
Upperparts:
Black with faint green sheen.
Back Pattern:
Solid
Belly Pattern:
Solid
Breast Pattern:
Solid
FLIGHT
Flight Pattern:
Swooping direct flight with rapid wing beats.
Wingspan Range:
30-35 cm (11.75-13.75 in)
Wing Shape:
Pointed-Wings
Tail shape:
Fan-shaped Tail
Tail Pattern:
Solid
Upper Tail:
Black with faint green sheen.
Under Tail:
Black
Leg Color:
Black
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Parts of a Standing bird
X
Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
X