Re: many Bronzed Cowbirds (and Shinys), Homestead

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Posted by matt on 22:11:44 06/28/05

In Reply to: Re: many Bronzed Cowbirds (and Shinys), Homestead posted by Bill Pranty

Are these birds not considered parasites in these locations?

-Matt

: Hi Mark,,
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: 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.
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: Best regards,
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: Bill Pranty
: Avon Park, Florida

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Comments:	: Are these birds not considered parasites in these locations? : : -Matt : : : : : 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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