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cow·bird (kou

bûrd

)

Any of various blackbirds of the genus Molothrus, especially the common North American species M. ater, that lay their eggs in the nests of other birds and are often seen accompanying herds of grazing cattle.

[From their habit of staying with cattle.]

cowbird [ˈkaʊˌbɜːd]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any of various American orioles of the genera Molothrus, Tangavius, etc., esp M. ater (common or brown-headed cowbird). They have a dark plumage and short bill

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cowbird - North American blackbird that follows cattle and lays eggs in other birds' nests

blackbird, New World blackbird - any bird of the family Icteridae whose male is black or predominantly black

genus Molothrus, Molothrus - cowbirds

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cowbird (redirected from common cowbird)

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