Cowbird

['kaʊbɜːd] or ['kaʊ,bɝd]

Definition

(noun.) North American blackbird that follows cattle and lays eggs in other birds' nests.

Inputed by Adeline--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) 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.

Inputed by Camille