A group of cowbirds is known as a "corral" and a "herd" of cowbirds.
The relationship is called parasitism. The cowbirds raid the other bird's nest and lay their eggs there. The other bird has to migrate to another tree to build a new nest.
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Cowbirds in northern states move south. Southern cowbirds don't migrate.
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Cowbirds are a group of brood parasitic birds belonging to the family Icteridae, primarily found in North America. They lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species, often leading to the host birds raising cowbird chicks at the expense of their own young. There are several species of cowbirds, with the Brown-headed Cowbird being the most well-known. These birds have adapted well to human-altered environments, thriving in agricultural and urban areas.
Cowbirds follow herds of bison to catch and eat the insects that are stirred up from the bison's feet. there are other bugs and flies that are attracted to the animal. The bison allow the birds to sit and rest as they guard them from the pests. It is what is called a symbiotic relationship.
Cowbirds lay their eggs in other birds nests, leaving the young to be raised by the host species.
Cowbirds eat seeds and plants, which makes the herbivores.
The relationship between buffalo and cowbirds is a form of commensalism. Cowbirds often follow herds of buffalo, benefiting from the insects and parasites that are disturbed and exposed as the buffalo graze. While the cowbirds gain a food source without harming the buffalo, the buffalo do not receive any significant benefits or detriments from the presence of cowbirds. This interaction illustrates the interconnectedness of species in ecosystems.
The two live in a symbiotic relationship ; ticks like to feed upon Bison and the Cowbirds , in turn , feed upon the ticks .