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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Molothrus_ater
gptkb:Shiny_Cowbird
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gptkbp:adaptation
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adapted to urban areas
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gptkbp:adult_plumage
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brown and streaked
iridescent black
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gptkbp:behavior
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often found in flocks
aggressive towards other birds
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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spring to summer
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gptkbp:calls_for
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sharp and chattering
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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2–5 eggs
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gptkbp:color
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black with a glossy sheen
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:Shiny_Cowbird
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:diet
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insects
seeds and fruits
insects and soft foods
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gptkbp:distribution
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widely distributed in South America
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gptkbp:egg_color
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8 g
2.5 cm long
pale blue to white
3–4 eggs per clutch
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Icteridae
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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1837
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gptkbp:fledging_period
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10–12 days
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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omnivorous
ground forager
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Molothrus
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gptkbp:habitat
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grasslands
open areas and edges
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Molothrus bonariensis
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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11–12 days
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gptkbp:larval_stage
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various songbirds
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gptkbp:length
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20–25 cm
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gptkbp:mating_system
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polygynous
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gptkbp:migration
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partial migrant
irregular migratory behavior
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gptkbp:nesting
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in trees or shrubs
lays eggs in other birds' nests
no nest construction
variable based on host species
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Passeriformes
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gptkbp:population_trend
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gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
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gptkbp:predators
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birds of prey
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gptkbp:range
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gptkb:South_America
parts of North America
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Brown-headed_Cowbird
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gptkbp:reproduction
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brood parasitism
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gptkbp:soundtrack
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varied and melodious
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:M._b._ater
gptkb:M._b._bonariensis
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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not territorial
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:vocalization
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varied calls and whistles
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gptkbp:weight
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50–70 g
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gptkbp:wingspan
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30–35 cm
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