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Bronzed Cowbird (Molothrus aeneus), 2 males having an intense discussion, family Icteridae, order Passeriformes, Mesa, AZ, USA

photograph by Dave Lehneman

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Had about four different dudes insist to me that there was "no way this was a red-winged blackbird, it was a sparrow, but it's ok because all birders have difficulty with sparrows."

Anyways, here's a female red-winged blackbird, lol.

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Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

For Halloween this year, consider forgoing the common raven decorations for a bronzed cowbird! These birds boast all the mystique of the black plumage, and adds to the spooky effect with blood-red eyes! Bronzed cowbirds are especially scary for other birds, as they are known to parasitize the nests of over 100 other species.

(Image: A male bronzed cowbird (Molothrus aeneus) by Carlos Escamilla)

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Eastern Meadowlark (Sturnella magna). Family Icteridae, order Passeriformes.

Oklahoma, USA. February 2021.

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Reference photo from @augustheart

Red-Winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus)

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every time i visit the yellow-headed blackbirds at this marsh i am treated to something special. this time i watched a pair perform a circular, bobbing courtship dance in which the female remained bowed and facing the male as he quietly dipped and jumped a circle around her. this is not at all typical of them-- their typical courting involves the male perching himself conspicuously on a reed/branch/post and fanning his wings whilst screeching loudly. between this and the unique songs i have recorded at this marsh, i am beginning to wonder if these birds don't have their own regional "cultures". i look forward to observing them more.