Bronzed Cowbird
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Bronzed Cowbird

Molothrus aeneus

Silhouette: Andy Wilson · PhyloPic

Least ConcernNear ThreatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically Endangered
Daily sighting probability <5% · Rare
at Darién National Park
7 Verified sightings at Darién National Park From 2019 to 2026
7,911 Verified sightings across all 51 parks From 2019 to 2026
January Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)

About the Bronzed Cowbird

The bronzed cowbird (Molothrus aeneus), also known as the red-eyed cowbird, is a small icterid native to North America. There are three subspecies: M. a. loyei Parkes & Blake, 1965 is found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.

M. a. assimilis (Nelson, 1900) is found in southwestern Mexico. M. a. aeneus (Wagler, 1829), the nominate subspecies, is found in South Texas and from eastern Mexico to central Panama The bronze-brown cowbird, which is restricted to the Caribbean coast of Colombia, was formerly considered to be an isolated population of this species.

They breed from the U.S. states of California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana south through Central America to Panama. They tend to be found in farmland, brush, and feedlots. Outside the breeding season, they are found in very open habitats, and roost in thick woods. These birds forage in open areas, often near cattle in pastures. Their diet mostly consists of seeds and insects, along with snails during breeding season for a calcium source.

The male bronzed cowbird is 20 cm (7.9 in) long and weighs 68 g (2.4 oz), with green-bronze... Wikipedia →

Closest Relatives at Darién National Park

Shiny Cowbird
LC

Shiny Cowbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Molothrus bonariensis

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Giant Cowbird
LC

Giant Cowbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Molothrus oryzivorus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Crested Oropendola
LC

Crested Oropendola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Psarocolius decumanus

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Chestnut-headed Oropendola
LC

Chestnut-headed Oropendola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Psarocolius wagleri

Daily sighting probability ~40% · Likely
Black Oropendola
LC

Black Oropendola

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Psarocolius guatimozinus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Great-tailed Grackle
LC

Great-tailed Grackle

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Quiscalus mexicanus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Yellow-rumped Cacique
LC

Yellow-rumped Cacique

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Cacicus cela

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Orange-crowned Oriole
LC

Orange-crowned Oriole

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Icterus auricapillus

Daily sighting probability ~20% · Possible
Red-breasted Blackbird
LC

Red-breasted Blackbird

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Sturnella militaris

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Carib Grackle
LC

Carib Grackle

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Quiscalus lugubris

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Yellow-backed Oriole
LC

Yellow-backed Oriole

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Icterus chrysater

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck
Baltimore Oriole
LC

Baltimore Oriole

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Icterus galbula

Daily sighting probability ~10% · With luck

Global Distribution

Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.

Parks Where Found

# Park Country Daily sighting probability
1 Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~20%
2 Piedras Blancas National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~20%
3 Cañón del Sumidero National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
~20%
4 Celestún Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~10%
5 Manuel Antonio National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
6 Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary 🇧🇿 Belize
~10%
7 Volcán Barú National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
~10%
8 Celaque National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
~10%
9 Lago de Yojoa 🇭🇳 Honduras
~10%
10 La Amistad International Park (Panama) 🇵🇦 Panama
~10%
11 Calakmul Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~10%
12 Ría Lagartos Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
~10%
13 Tenorio Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
14 Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park 🇲🇽 Mexico
~10%
15 El Triunfo 🇲🇽 Mexico
~10%
16 Arenal Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
17 Marino Ballena National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
~10%
18 Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve 🇲🇽 Mexico
<5%
19 Chirripó National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
20 Braulio Carrillo National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
21 Everglades National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
22 Masaya Volcano National Park 🇳🇮 Nicaragua
<5%
23 Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
<5%
24 Pico Bonito National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
<5%
25 Corcovado National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
26 Cusuco National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
<5%
27 Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
28 Poás Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
29 Irazú Volcano National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
30 Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
31 Los Quetzales National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
32 Saguaro National Park 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
33 Palo Verde National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
34 Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
35 Tortuguero National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
36 Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
37 Carara National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
38 Las Baulas Marine National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
39 Bastimentos Island National Marine Park 🇵🇦 Panama
<5%
40 Rincón de la Vieja National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
<5%
41 Soberanía National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
<5%
42 Tikal National Park 🇬🇹 Guatemala
<5%
43 Big Cypress National Preserve 🇺🇸 United States
<5%
44 Darién National Park 🇵🇦 Panama
<5%
45 La Tigra National Park 🇭🇳 Honduras
Insufficient data
46 Joshua Tree National Park 🇺🇸 United States
Insufficient data
47 San Lorenzo Protected Forest 🇵🇦 Panama
Insufficient data
48 Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca 🇲🇽 Mexico
Insufficient data
49 Ostional Wildlife Refuge 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
50 Cahuita National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data
51 Santa Rosa National Park 🇨🇷 Costa Rica
Insufficient data

Quick answers

What are the chances of seeing a Bronzed Cowbird in Darién National Park?

Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Bronzed Cowbird sighting in Darién National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.

When is the best time to see Bronzed Cowbird in Darién National Park?

January has the highest sighting rate for Bronzed Cowbird in Darién National Park in our monthly data.

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