Northeast · Atlantic Flyway

Brown-headed Cowbird in Vermont

Molothrus aterTaxonomy pending

UncommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
4Active months

About Brown-headed Cowbird in Vermont

Brown-headed Cowbird is a North American backyard bird.

In Vermont, this species is classified as uncommon. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, September, October.

Monthly Activity — Brown-headed Cowbird in Vermont

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

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
RegularSeasonalRare

Identification

ColorsVaries
SizeSee profile
HabitatVaries
FamilyTaxonomy pending

Best Time to See Brown-headed Cowbird in Vermont

January
Low
February
Low
March
Active
April
Active
May
Active
June
Active
July
Low
August
Low
September
Active
October
Active
November
Active
December
Low

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Brown-headed Cowbird in Vermont: Quick Facts

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

Preferred habitats include varies. The best months to spot this species in Vermont are April, May, September, October. For birders in Burlington and throughout Vermont, knowing the seasonal patterns of Brown-headed Cowbird can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

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