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Bronzed Cowbird
Molothrus aeneus
Authorship: (Wagler)
Notes
It is common around HQ during summer months (J.D. Johnson, UTEP).
Records
It was observed 6 June 2009 at IMRS HQ by G.W. Johnson (UTEP) and J.D. Johnson (UTEP), and duing summer 2010 and on 4 August 2011 at IMRS HQ by J.D. Johnson (UTEP).
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassAves (Birds)
OrderPASSERIFORMES
FamilyICTERIDAE (Blackbird, Cowbird, Meadowlark, and Oriole Family)
GenusMolothrus
Speciesaeneus
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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