Female brown-headed cowbirds lay eggs in other birds' nests. Find out what you should do if you see cowbird eggs.

The observation of three brown-headed cowbirds a few days ago were the first we've ever seen in our yard. The range of these blackbird relatives has been expanding throughout North America this ...

Unlike most other bird species, the brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) lays its eggs in the nests of other bird species and leaves the host to raise its young—a behavior known as brood parasitism.

With spring well past sprung and summer almost here, baby critters of all types, from deer and rabbits to fledgling songbirds, may be visiting your yard. Maybe you’ve even spotted a nest or two. And ...

Setting up backyard bird feeders and birdbaths is an easy way to enjoy birdwatching in your yard while supporting local bird populations. However, food and water supplies may also attract birds you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bird's nest with offspring in early summer. Eggs and chicks of a small bird. Starling. Feeds the chicks.© ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cowbird eggs in a house finch nest, courtesy Lindsay Arnold Chipping sparrow nests are known to be parasitized by brown-headed ...