What does new baby cuckoo do when they hatch?

Answer 1

When a baby cuckoo hatches, it typically displays a strong instinct to push out any eggs or chicks from the nest of its host species. This behavior, known as brood parasitism, ensures that the cuckoo chick receives all the food and care from the unsuspecting host parents. Once it has eliminated competition, the cuckoo chick quickly demands food from the host, often mimicking the calls of the host's own chicks to elicit feeding. This strategy enhances its survival chances at the expense of the host's offspring.