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Brown-headed Cowbird in New York

Molothrus ater — Icteridae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months

About Brown-headed Cowbird in New York

Brown-headed Cowbird is a North American backyard bird.

In New York, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.

Monthly Activity — Brown-headed Cowbird in New York

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

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Identification

FamilyIcteridae
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Best Time to See Brown-headed Cowbird in New York

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Other birds in New York

Birds you might also encounter in New York.

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Common GrackleQuiscalus quisculaYear-round
RB
Red-winged BlackbirdAgelaius phoeniceusYear-round
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Baltimore OrioleIcterus galbulaSummer visitor
OO
Orchard OrioleIcterus spuriusSummer visitor

Brown-headed Cowbird in other states

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Brown-headed Cowbird in New York: Quick Facts

The Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) is a common bird in New York. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the Northeast region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.

For birders in New York City and throughout New York, knowing the seasonal patterns of Brown-headed Cowbird can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in New York using the related birds section.