Cow Bird
Apr 24, 2018 10:07:31 #
This is the only parasitic bird in Illinois. Lays its eggs in another bird's nest leaving the bird to raise its young.
Apr 24, 2018 10:20:25 #
Great photo and such a smart bird. Wish I could have done that with my young..!
Apr 24, 2018 10:23:05 #
Apr 24, 2018 10:23:17 #
Very nice picture but are you sure it's a cowbird? The picture in my Sibley shows the juvenile as a much more golden color with a light colored beak.
Apr 24, 2018 10:30:33 #
Apr 24, 2018 17:50:50 #
Apr 24, 2018 22:32:04 #
joer wrote:
This is the only parasitic bird in Illinois. Lays its eggs in another bird's nest leaving the bird to raise its young.
Very nice joer
Apr 25, 2018 07:50:36 #
joer wrote:
This is the only parasitic bird in Illinois. Lays its eggs in another bird's nest leaving the bird to raise its young.
Nice shot Joe
Apr 25, 2018 09:46:57 #
joer wrote:
This is the only parasitic bird in Illinois. Lays its eggs in another bird's nest leaving the bird to raise its young.
nice shot, joe.
Apr 25, 2018 09:54:47 #
A couple of years ago, we watched this pair of sparrows feeding their baby. He was bigger than they where and running them ragged demanding food. If they tried to get away he flew right after them. Great shot of an adult. Always wonder how they know they are cow birds and to lay eggs in other nests.
Apr 25, 2018 21:02:49 #
Apr 26, 2018 03:06:22 #
rdrechsler
Loc: Channel Islands Harbor, CA
That's interesting. Very good story to accompany a great shot!
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