Molothrus ater

Also known as Cow Blackbird, Brown-headed Oriole, Buffalo Bird

Brown-headed cowbirds forage across open pastures and lawns, frequently following livestock to snatch insects stirred up by grazing hooves. As obligate brood parasites, females lay their eggs in the nests of over 200 other bird species, leaving host parents to incubate and raise the nestlings. Males showcase a liquid, gurgling song while performing dramatic bow-and-spread displays atop tall perches.