Cowbirds

/ˈkaʊ.bɜrdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cowbird; multiple birds of the cowbird species.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'cowbird' formed by adding '-s'. From 'cow' + 'bird'.

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Cowbirds are so successful as parasites that they threaten some host species with extinction—evolution is happening right now in real-time as some birds develop defenses against cowbird eggs!

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