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North America
Magenta Cowbird
Molothrus ater
About this species
The Magenta Cowbird (Icteridae) is widely distributed across North America, where it favours mountain environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Magenta Cowbird is part of the order Passeriformes and the Icteridae family. Its preferred habitat is mountain, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Near Threatened, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of North America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Icteridae family and Passeriformes order.