Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Least ConcernThe Brown-headed Cowbird is a brood parasite that lays its eggs in the nests of other songbirds, leaving them to raise its young. It once followed roaming bison herds across the grasslands.
Males and females of this species look different. The card art shows the male.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Region
- North America
- Scientific name
- Molothrus ater
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.
Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.
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