Information About

Brown-headed Cowbird

SpeciesBrown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater)

Latin:
  • Molothrus ater
Subspecies:
Viewing Scale:
  • Chances of seeing Brown-headed Cowbird in Alaska
About Brown-headed Cowbird

Brown-headed Cowbirds are a brood parasite, meaning they have lay their eggs in other birds nest, and have those birds raise their young. Brown-headed cowbirds have been known to destroy a nest if they find that their egg has been rejected by the surrogate.

Brown-headed Cowbird Habitat & Range