C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Icteridae

Shiny Cowbird

Molothrus bonariensis

CIOC 10620

Shiny Cowbird

Molothrus bonariensis

Passeriformes · Icteridae

Shiny Cowbird (Molothrus bonariensis).

ATK89

DEF56

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 18 cm
Body Mass: 41.5 g
Diet: Invertebrates
Migration: Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 89

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 89).

DEF 56

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 56).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & South America: Southeastern USA (rare) & Caribbean & Costa Rica to Central Chile and South-central Argentina Habitat: Woodland

7 · Subspecies & regional ranges

Molothrus bonariensis minimus
s Florida (se USA), West Indies, the Guianas and n Brazil
Molothrus bonariensis cabanisii
e Costa Rica to w Colombia
Molothrus bonariensis venezuelensis
e Colombia and n Venezuela
Molothrus bonariensis aequatorialis
sw Colombia and w Ecuador
Molothrus bonariensis occidentalis
sw Ecuador and w Peru
Molothrus bonariensis riparius
e Ecuador, e Peru and w Brazil
Molothrus bonariensis bonariensis
c, e Brazil to c Chile, Bolivia and sc Argentina