Bay-winged Cowbird

Agelaioides badius

The Bay-winged Cowbird is a medium-sized passerine bird native to South America. It is known for its distinctive bay-colored wing patches, which contrast with its dark plumage. These birds are social and often found in flocks, foraging for insects and seeds in open grasslands, pastures, and agricultural areas. They are brood parasites, laying their eggs in the nests of other bird species. The Bay-winged Cowbird is adaptable and has successfully expanded its range due to human activities, but it faces threats from habitat loss and fragmentation.

Habitat: Open grasslands, pastures, agricultural areas