Meaning Of The Word Cowbird

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cowbird in American English
any of a number of small American blackbirds (esp. Molothrus ater) often seen near cattle: cowbirds lay eggs in other birds' nests
noun: any of several New World blackbirds of the genus Molothrus, esp. M. ater, of North America, that accompany herds of cattle

cowbird in British English
noun: any of various American orioles of the genera Molothrus, Tangavius, etc, esp M. ater (common or brown-headed cowbird). They have a dark plumage and short bill

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