Grey bird grooming in immature plumage

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Grey bird grooming in immature plumage

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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?
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Re: Grey bird grooming in immature plumage

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Cowbird species?
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Re: Grey bird grooming in immature plumage

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That's what I'm thinking. Lots of those in that area.
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Re: Grey bird grooming in immature plumage

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Looks fine for young BH Cowbird
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