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cowbird Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
Any of several small, brood-parasitic New World blackbirds belonging to the genus Molothrus, native to the Americas and known for laying their eggs in the nests of other bird species to be raised by foster parents.
Usage Example
"The brown-headed blackbird is infamous among birdwatchers because it forces smaller songbirds to raise its demanding chicks."
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blackbird
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cowbird. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cowbird