Brown-headed Cowbird
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This Brown-headed Cowbird carving was hand-crafted from solid Basswood. The head of the male Brown-headed Cowbird contrasts with his metallic, green-black body. The female is gray-brown above and paler below. The Juvenile is paler above, more heavily streaked below and pale edgings give its back a scaled look. Young males, molting to adult plumage in the late Summer are a patchwork of buff, brown and black. The male's song is a squeaky gurgling. Calls include a harsh rattle and squeaky whistles. Commonly found in woodlands, farmlands and suburbs. Feeds with the tail cocked up. All cowbirds lay their eggs in the nests of other species.
Reference
National Geographic Field Guide To The Birds of North America, Fifth Edition, Page 448
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