Brown-Headed Cowbird I

A male Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) perches quietly among tree branches. The bird’s dark, iridescent body contrasts with its distinct brown head, partially concealed in the forest’s shadow. Common in North America, cowbirds are known for laying their eggs in other birds’ nests. This image captures the bird’s alert posture and natural camouflage in a wooded environment.