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O.hemionus_SH1595

Brown-headed Cowbirds (Moluthrus ater) are named for their proclivity for riding on the backs of large herbivores such as cattle, and in this case, a mule deer, searching for ticks and other edible parasites. An example of mutualism.

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Identification: Odocoileus hemionus (mule deer)
Location: Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon
Date Taken: 6/23/12
Contributors: Steve Hinshaw
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Subjects: Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature; Type Photo

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