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6-8" (15-20 cm). Male glossy black, with contrasting brown head. Female confusing, plain dusty brown with dark, sparrowlike bill. Juvenile streaked at first.
Dec 22, 2023 · Patrick O'Donnell. Updated: December 22, 2023. Categories: Birds IDENTIFICATION. The Brown-headed Cowbird ( Molothrus ater) is a smallish, black bird with a brown head, or a pale brown bird with a short beak, and short tail.
1. American Crow. Image by Jack Bulmer from Pixabay. Scientific name: Corvus brachyrhynchos. Length: 17.5 in. Weight: 1 lb. Wingspan: 39 in. One of the most ubiquitous birds in North America, the American Crow has inspired stories, books, and even movies. These omnivorous birds are both large and intelligent. Some use tools to obtain food or water.
Males are black birds with dull brown heads. Adult males are shiny black, while first-year males are duller black. Females are much smaller and solid brown with a whitish throat and light streaking on their undersides. Juveniles look similar to females, but are more heavily streaked with lighter bellies and light edging on their wing feathers.
The brown-headed cowbird is typical for an icterid in general shape, but is distinguished by its finch -like head and beak and smaller size. The adult male is iridescent black in color with a brown head. The adult female is slightly smaller and is dull grey with a pale throat and very fine streaking on the underparts.
May 4, 2024 · 1. American Crow. Photograph © Greg Lavaty. American Crows are large black birds with extreme intelligence and distinct voices. They can be found in the majority of North America. These birds have thick necks, long legs, short tails, and straight bills. When they’re flying, their wide, rounded wings can be seen.
Short tail and stocky body. Males are glossy black with chocolate brown head. Females are gray-brown overall, without bold streaks, but slightly paler throat. Juveniles streaked brown. Found in open woods, farmland, and stockyards. Forages by walking on the ground. Often in flocks with other blackbirds in winter.
