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Q: Why do cuckoos hatch their eggs in other nests?
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Which other birds than cuckoos lay eggs in other birds nests?

Nightingale lays eggs in the Crow's Nest.


Where do cukoo lay its egg?

Female cuckoos lay their eggs in the nests of other birds, which then raise the cuckoo chick as their own.


Which bird is famous for laying its eggs in another bird's nest?

Cuckoos and cowbirds are famous for laying their eggs in other birds' nests, and leaving the chicks to be raised by the other birds.


What kind of birds do not make nests?

Cuckoos and cowbirds lay their eggs in other birds' nests, and leave them for the other bird to raise. Weavers and whydahs (African species) also do this.


What bird never lands?

The cuckoo is the bird which never builds nest. Cuckoos lay their eggs in the nests of other birds and leave the "adopted parents" to raise the cuckoos own chicks.


Do grasshoppers build nests?

Grasshoppers do not build nests. They are not territorial, they lay eggs in the soil and then more on once the eggs hatch.


What is the name of the bird home?

Usually - it would be called a 'nest'. However - cuckoos don't build their own nest to incubate their eggs - they lay their eggs in the nests of other birds - for the 'foster mother' to incubate the eggs instead.


What is the name of the home birds?

Usually - it would be called a 'nest'. However - cuckoos don't build their own nest to incubate their eggs - they lay their eggs in the nests of other birds - for the 'foster mother' to incubate the eggs instead.


What is the home name of bird cuckoo?

Usually - it would be called a 'nest'. However - cuckoos don't build their own nest to incubate their eggs - they lay their eggs in the nests of other birds - for the 'foster mother' to incubate the eggs instead.


How long do cuckoos look after their young?

Many pups are handled until they are about 20 weeks (5 months) old and then they can learn new things, but if you want them to be alone and fend for themselves, I would say maybe about 9 months of age.


Why do female betta fish make bubbles?

that is how they build their nests for their eggs to hatch


Are owls the only bird that does not weave a nest?

No. Some birds nest on the ground (curlews), some (woodpeckers) make holes in trees and some lay their eggs in other birds nests (cuckoos).