Re: many Bronzed Cowbirds (and Shinys), Homestead

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Posted by Bill Pranty on 21:00:10 06/28/05

In Reply to: many Bronzed Cowbirds (and Shinys), Homestead posted by Mark Faherty

Hi Mark,,

Bronzed Cowbirds have never been documented to breed east of Louisiana, but it seems that they have been breeding in Miami-Dade County since last year at least. However, such an event still needs to be properly documented to be accepted - and confirming breeding of cowbirds requires finding and photographing either a parasitized nest or fledglings incapable of sustained flight -- neither of which is easy. And the identification of fledgling cowbirds is an added complication.

Best regards,

Bill Pranty
Avon Park, Florida

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Re: many Bronzed Cowbirds (and Shinys), Homestead - matt 22:11:44 06/28/05 (0)

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Comments:	: Hi Mark,, : : Bronzed Cowbirds have never been documented to breed east of Louisiana, but it seems that they have been breeding in Miami-Dade County since last year at least. However, such an event still needs to be properly documented to be accepted - and confirming breeding of cowbirds requires finding and photographing either a parasitized nest or fledglings incapable of sustained flight -- neither of which is easy. And the identification of fledgling cowbirds is an added complication. : : : Best regards, : : Bill Pranty : Avon Park, Florida
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