Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:bird
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Caloosahatchee_National_Wildlife_Refuge
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
adapted to human-altered landscapes
studied for its brood parasitism |
| gptkbp:appearance |
streaked brown
shiny black with brown head |
| gptkbp:behavior |
often found in flocks
|
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
brood parasitism
|
| gptkbp:calls_for |
sharp and chattering
|
| gptkbp:color |
brown and black
|
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Brown-headed_cowbird
|
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
monitoring populations
|
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
often mentioned in folklore
|
| gptkbp:diet |
omnivore
insects and seeds |
| gptkbp:distribution |
widespread in the United States
|
| gptkbp:egg_color |
pale blue or greenish
1–3 eggs per host nest |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
can reduce host reproductive success
|
| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Icteridae
|
| gptkbp:fledging_period |
9–12 days
|
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
ground forager
forages in fields and pastures |
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
evidence of historical presence
|
| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Molothrus
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
open woodlands
open areas and edges expands with agricultural practices |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Brown-headed cowbird
|
| gptkbp:interacts_with |
often seen in urban areas
|
| gptkbp:length |
20–25 cm
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
annual cycle
|
| gptkbp:mating_system |
polygynous
displays and vocalizations |
| gptkbp:migration |
partial migrant
irregular migratory behavior short to moderate distances |
| gptkbp:nesting |
spring to summer
other birds' nests varies by host species often in shrubs or trees lay eggs in nests of other species common in many bird species. |
| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Passeriformes
|
| gptkbp:population_trend |
stable or increasing in some areas
|
| gptkbp:predators |
hawks and cats
|
| gptkbp:range |
gptkb:North_America
due to agriculture |
| gptkbp:related_species |
other cowbirds
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
parasitic nesting
|
| gptkbp:research_interest |
ecological impact of brood parasitism
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Molothrus_ater
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
hierarchical in flocks
|
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
varied and melodic
|
| gptkbp:vocalization |
distinctive calls
|
| gptkbp:weight |
40–60 g
|
| gptkbp:wingspan |
30–38 cm
|