The black-capped vireo populations haven't fared as well. Fortunately, with the cowbird trapping program, their numbers have soared compared to what they were in the 1980s.

The brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) is in the Icteridae family, which means it’s a close relative of blackbirds and orioles. The male is glossy black with a chocolate-brown head; the ...

The black-capped vireo's breeding success rate was jeopardized by cowbirds, as they are a favored target. On Fort Sill and the refuge, an active cowbird capture program has helped increase the ...

Many species of birds get reputations of various sorts. One species that gets a bad rap, through no fault of its own, is the brown-headed cowbird. The female cowbird lays ...

Many species of birds get reputations of various sorts. One species that gets a bad rap, through no fault of its own, is the brown-headed cowbird. The female cowbird lays ...

The black-capped vireo is a fairly small bird with a body length of 4.5 inches and a wingspan of only 8 inches. More often than not, it is heard much more frequently than it is seen.

Native to North America, the brown-headed cowbird (Molothrus ater) has a reputation for being destructive to the nests of other bird species, so many bird enthusiasts consider it a nuisance.

Many species of birds get reputations of various sorts. One species that gets a bad rap, through no fault of its own, is the brown-headed cowbird. The female cowbird lays its eggs in the nests of ...

Several populations are on public lands, where a combination of prescribed fire, cowbird trapping and habitat protection has secured the bird’s future. “We’re thrilled that the Endangered Species Act ...

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Cowbird brood parasitism can further affect species that are considered threatened or endangered due to anthropogenic ... and black-capped vireo (Vireo atricapilla) have been removed from the ...