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Brown-headed Cowbird
Molothrus ater
Authorship: (Boddaert)
Notes
It is common around IMRS HQ during summer months (J.D. Johnson, UTEP).
Records
It was observed during July 2000 at IMRS HQ by S. Cutler (UTEP), and 2–3 May 1992 on IMRS by T. Hibbits.
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderPASSERIFORMES
FamilyICTERIDAE (Blackbird, Cowbird, Meadowlark, and Oriole Family)
GenusMolothrus
Speciesater
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | LCLeast Concern |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G5Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S5BSecure |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |
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