Understanding Brown-headed Cowbirds

Описание: Brown-headed Cowbirds are one of the most maligned species of birds in North America. Why do people dislike them? Their nesting system is known as brood parasitism and can negatively impact other birds. Why and how did this nesting system evolve?

Mark McKellar is a wildlife biologist with over 35 years of bird study experience. He has a degree in Fish and Wildlife Sciences from North Carolina State University and has worked for the Department of the Army, the Wildlife Departments of North Carolina and Missouri. He ran nature centers for many years in Missouri and Pennsylvania before buying the Backyard Bird Center in the Northland area of Kansas City. Mark has led hundreds of bird hikes both locally and abroad. He has taught classes about birds and other wildlife to groups of all ages and brings that knowledge to the customers of his retail business every day. More information about Mark at https://backyardbirdcenter.com/about-...

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