SWMBO has confidently identified him as a Bronzed Cowbird.
He's been dominating the drinking/bathing containers, chasing off smaller birds and sometimes even the doves.
He has a fierce set of very large feet that serve him well.
The only other bird that will challenge him for a drink is a Mountain Bluejay.
He's perhaps a tad smaller but his screechy voice makes up for the size difference.
It's an interesting time here at the Catalyst's Bird Sanctuary.
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They are both big birds! I've never seen either of that kind of bird before.
Just wait until a hawk shows up, those two will wilt.
Get ready to RUMMMMMBBBBBBLLLE!
Blue Jays and Mockingbirds are the bullies around here, I've seen them trap cats cowering under a car.
I hate bullies!
We get cowbirds here - but even they flee before the squirrel bird!
Nice bird visitors you have there.
Our scrub jays got chased off by a pair of nesting robins, haven't seen them since. Wild law.
Looks like a typical ornery crow-like creature!
First bird is a boat-tailed grackle, a bronzed cowbird has red eyes.
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