Brown-headed Cowbird

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Molothrus ater

Brown-headed Cowbird, a reference photo
Photo: Rhododendrites · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) is a small, obligate brood parasitic icterid native to temperate and subtropical North America. It is a permanent resident in the southern parts of its range; northern birds migrate to the southern United States and Mexico in winter, returning to their summer habitat around March or April.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Brown-headed 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.

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Icteridae
Species
Molothrus ater

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