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A bird that knocks another birds eggs out of its own nest then lays its eggs in that nest for the other birds to feed and raise is an example of what?
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∙ 13y ago
Scientifically it's called "brood parasitism". The most well-known example of this type of birds is the Common Cuckoo. This is also the origin of the words "cuckold" and "cuckoldry".
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What is other example of perching birds?
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What is other example of perching birds?
i also dont know. just joking
