cowbird

== English == === Etymology === From cow +‎ bird, as they are often seen near cattle, feeding on insects stirred up by the hooves and those attracted to the manure, as well as fermented grains from the manure. === Pronunciation === === Noun === cowbird (plural cowbirds) Any bird of the genus Molothrus. The cowbirds are brood parasites. Hypernyms: bird < vertebrate < animal < organism < creature Hyponyms: brown-headed cowbird, shiny cowbird, bronzed cowbird, screaming cowbird, giant cowbird ==== Translations ====