cowbird
Meanings
noun
- Any bird of the genus Molothrus. The cowbirds are brood parasites.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
From cow + bird, as they are often seen near cattle, feeding on insects stirred up by the hooves and those attracted to the manure, as well as fermented grains from the manure.
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