Tag: Molothrus ater

#AtoZChallenge2020: Cowbird, Brown-Headed

Theme: Natural Texas “Cowbird, Brown-Headed” The brown-headed cowbird, or Molothrus ater, a member of the blackbird and oriole family, has a higher population than when it was first noticed, and this situation is negatively affecting other species. However, birding surveys in recent years have determined a slight decrease in numbers. Cowbirds can be found mainly…