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2 | 57% | 6 | Bird which lays eggs in others' nests | |
3 | 40% | 7 | Species of bird that lays its eggs in other birds' nests | |
It Lays Its Eggs In Others Nests Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "COWBIRD" which means:
- noun
- • North american blackbird that follows cattle and lays eggs in other birds' nests
An example sentence would be:
- • "The cowbird is a type of brood parasite that lays its eggs in the nests of other bird species."
- • "The cowbird's eggs hatch earlier than the eggs of the host species, allowing the cowbird chicks to compete for food."
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