Cowbird (Noun)
Meaning
North American blackbird that follows cattle and lays eggs in other birds' nests.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The cowbird's brood parasitism has been a long-standing concern among wildlife experts, as it can significantly reduce the reproductive success of other bird species.
- A few cowbirds were spotted in the pasture, flitting between the cattle's feet and snatching up grasshoppers and seeds.
- The warbler's nest was destroyed when a cowbird laid its own eggs in it, and the warbler unwittingly raised the cowbird chicks as its own.
- During the summer months, the farms surrounding the nature reserve host large numbers of cowbirds that forage for insects among the livestock.
- The local birdwatching club has been tracking the decline of native species due to the increasing presence of cowbirds in the area.