Birds of Foothill College
This is a checklist/field guide to the birds of Foothill campus, that I have observed.
Brewer's Blackbird
Brewer’s Blackbirds (Euphagus cyanocephalus): males are glossy black with iridescent blue tinge the heads and iridescent green tinge on backs and a bright yellow eye. Females are brown with darker wings and tail and a dark eye.
Similar Species
European Starlings Are iridescent black with white spots, yellow bills and dark colored ...more ↓
Brown-headed Cowbird
The Brown-headed Cowbird (Molothrus ater) is named for the male's distinctive brown head, which contrasts with his metallic green-black body. Females are plain brown with lighter heads and streaking on the belly. Brown-headed Cowbirds are nest parasites and lay their eggs in other species' nests.
To hear an example of brown-headed cowbird calls: ...more ↓
