Brown Headed Cowbirds usually grow to about seven inches (15 to 20 centimeters) in length. These birds' bills resemble finches' bills. The eyes, feet, legs, and bills are all black. Their tails are rounded and their wings are usually more pointed. The female Brown Headed Cowbird has undecorated gray - brown plumage. Generally, the chins and throats of female Brown Headed Cowbirds are paler shades of this color or white. Males are usually black with brown heads and necks, and the feathers on their heads are shiny and black. Both sexes have a faint greenish gloss to their feathers. Generally, the chins and throats of Brown Headed Cowbirds are white.
