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{{Taxobox<br />
| name = Bronzed cowbird<br />
| image = Molothrus aeneus.jpg<br />
| image_caption = Male bronzed cowbird<br />
| status = LC<br />
| status_system = IUCN3.1<br />
| status_ref = <br />
| genus = Molothrus<br />
| species = M. aeneus<br />
| authority = (Wagler, 1829)<br />
| range_map = Molothrus aeneus map.svg<br />
| range_map_caption = Range of M. aeneus<br />
}}<br />
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The '''bronzed cowbird''' (''Molothrus aeneus'') is a small [[passerine]] bird belonging to the family [[Icteridae]]. It is native to the [[Americas]], primarily found in the southern [[United States]], [[Mexico]], and parts of [[Central America]].<br />
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==Description==<br />
The bronzed cowbird is a medium-sized bird, measuring approximately 20 cm (8 in) in length. The male has a distinctive glossy, bronzed plumage, while the female is generally duller with brownish tones. Both sexes have red eyes, which are particularly noticeable in the males.<br />
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==Habitat==<br />
Bronzed cowbirds inhabit a variety of environments, including open woodlands, agricultural areas, and suburban regions. They are often found near water sources and are known to adapt well to human-altered landscapes.<br />
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==Behavior==<br />
===Feeding===<br />
Bronzed cowbirds primarily feed on seeds and insects. They forage on the ground, often in flocks, and are known to follow livestock to feed on insects stirred up by the animals.<br />
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===Breeding===<br />
Bronzed cowbirds are [[brood parasite]]s, meaning they lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species. The host birds then raise the cowbird chicks, often at the expense of their own offspring. This parasitic behavior can have significant impacts on the populations of the host species.<br />
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==Distribution==<br />
The bronzed cowbird's range extends from the southern United States, through Mexico, and into Central America. They are year-round residents in much of their range but may exhibit some local movements in response to food availability and breeding opportunities.<br />
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==Conservation Status==<br />
The bronzed cowbird is currently listed as [[Least Concern]] by the [[International Union for Conservation of Nature]] (IUCN). Despite their parasitic breeding habits, their population is stable, and they are not considered to be at significant risk.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Icteridae]]<br />
* [[Brood parasite]]<br />
* [[Passerine]]<br />
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==References==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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==External links==<br />
{{Commons category|Molothrus aeneus}}<br />
{{Wikispecies|Molothrus aeneus}}<br />
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[[Category:Molothrus]]<br />
[[Category:Birds of the United States]]<br />
[[Category:Birds of Mexico]]<br />
[[Category:Birds of Central America]]<br />
[[Category:Brood parasites]]<br />
[[Category:Least concern species]]<br />
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