Cowbird

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1. Noun

The cow blackbird (Molothrus ater), an American starling. Like the European cuckoo, it builds no nest, but lays its eggs in the nests of other birds; -- so called because frequently associated with cattle.

2. Noun

North American blackbird that follows cattle and lays eggs in other birds' nests
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