January 9, 2022

We are Brown-headed Cowbirds

My scientific name is Molothrus ater

We are partly responsible for the decline of some endangered birds

Because we are terrible maters and paters. 

Location: Cocoa Christmas Bird Count

Sources: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Brown-headed_Cowbird/overview#

Photo and text © 2022 Dee Fairbanks Simpson