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Grey bird grooming in immature plumage

Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2026 11:00 pm

by MtnAg08

Caught this one grooming itself in Avon, CO today. I'm guessing it's an immature bird in the grackle/blackbird family without its adult plumage?

Re: Grey bird grooming in immature plumage

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2026 10:27 am

by Charlie Spencer

Cowbird species?

Re: Grey bird grooming in immature plumage

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2026 4:38 pm

by MtnAg08

That's what I'm thinking. Lots of those in that area.

Re: Grey bird grooming in immature plumage

Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2026 5:25 pm

by Kevin

Looks fine for young BH Cowbird