Screaming Cowbird

The screaming cowbird (Molothrus rufoaxillaris) is an obligate brood parasite belonging to the family Icteridae and is found in South America. It is also known commonly as the short billed cowbird.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Screaming Cowbird being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Molothrus bonariensis
• Gnorimopsar chopi
• Curaeus curaeus
• Ptiloxena atroviolacea
• Dives warczewiczi
• Agelaius humeralis

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Passeriformes

Family

Icteridae

Genus

Molothrus

Species

Molothrus rufoaxillaris

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