cowbird
cowbird · cowbirds
Kuhstärling
Any bird of the genus MolothrusAny bird of the genus Molothrus. The cowbirds are brood parasites.
Meaning
1 sensesAny bird of the genus Molothrus. The cowbirds are brood parasites.
Kuhstärling
More definitions
- North American blackbird that follows cattle and lays eggs in other birds' nests
Translations
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By meaning 1
bird of the genus Molothrus:
Origin
From cow + bird, as they are often seen near cattle, feeding on insects stirred up by theFrom 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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