Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Bird
|
| gptkbp:adaptation |
Nest parasitism
|
| gptkbp:aircraft |
30 to 35 cm
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
Social and gregarious
|
| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
Aerial displays
Spring to summer Across_North_America |
| gptkbp:callsFor |
Chattering and whistling sounds
|
| gptkbp:colors |
Black and brown
Shiny black Brown_and_streaked |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of opportunism
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
Mentioned in literature and folklore
|
| gptkbp:diet |
Omnivore
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| gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:North_America
|
| gptkbp:eggColor |
Pale blue to white
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Negative impact on reproductive success
|
| gptkbp:family |
Icteridae
|
| gptkbp:fauna |
gptkb:Brown-headed_Cowbird
Blackbirds |
| gptkbp:fledgingPeriod |
9 to 12 days
|
| gptkbp:foragingBehavior |
Ground forager
|
| gptkbp:fossilRecord |
Extensive fossil history
|
| gptkbp:frequency |
1 to 3 eggs per host nest
|
| gptkbp:gender |
In other birds' nests
|
| gptkbp:genus |
Molothrus
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
Open areas
Open woodlands and fields |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Cowbird
|
| gptkbp:iceClass |
Southern_United_States_to_Central_America
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
3 to 5 years
|
| gptkbp:matingSystem |
Polygynous
|
| gptkbp:migration |
Partial migrant
|
| gptkbp:nesting |
Grasslands and edges
Varies by host species Brood_parasitism |
| gptkbp:notableArtists |
Aggressive towards host birds
|
| gptkbp:order |
Passeriformes
|
| gptkbp:predators |
Snakes and birds of prey
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
Ecology and behavior
|
| gptkbp:scientificName |
Molothrus spp.
|
| gptkbp:size |
Medium-sized
|
| gptkbp:socialStructure |
Flocks
|
| gptkbp:soundtrack |
Varied_and_melodic
|
| gptkbp:subspecies |
Multiple subspecies exist.
|
| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Least Concern
Monitoring populations |
| gptkbp:threats |
Habitat loss and pesticides
|
| gptkbp:weight |
40 to 60 grams
|
| gptkbp:youth_development |
By host parents
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