Species Profile

Brown-headed Cowbird

Molothrus ater

Banding code: BHCO

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Species Profile

Species notes

The brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) is a small, obligate brood parasitic icterid native to temperate and subtropical North America. It is a permanent resident in the southern parts of its range; northern birds migrate to the southern United States and Mexico in winter, returning to their summer habitat around March or April.

Scientific nameMolothrus ater
FamilyTroupials and Allies
OrderPasseriformes
Conservation statusLeast Concern

Photo Collection Overview

Photo capture coverage for this species.

Latest captureMay 22, 2026
Earliest captureMay 22, 2026
Locations1 tagged

Image Details

Metadata extracted from the camera files.

Brown-headed Cowbird photograph 1
Captured
Camera
Canon Canon EOS R7
Lens
RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Exposure
1/1000 s
Aperture
f/7.1
ISO
100
Focal length
500 mm
Dimensions
4910 × 3276
Megapixels
16.1
File size
2.9 MB