Giant Cowbird - Molothrus oryzivorus

Length 1.1 ft (34.0 cm)
Weight M: 6.1-8.5 oz (174-242 g), F: 5.1-5.9 oz (144-167 g)
Chicks at birth Altricial
IUCN Conservation Status Least Concern
Continents:NA, SA
     

The Giant Cowbird is found from Mexico south to northern Argentina and on Trinidad and Tobago. Like other cowbirds, they lay their eggs in the nest of other birds (oropendolas and caciques).

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