cowbird

English

Etymology

cow +‎ bird, as they are often seen near cattle.

Pronunciation

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Noun

cowbird (plural cowbirds)

Any bird of the genus Molothrus. The cowbirds are brood parasites.

Derived terms

shiny cowbird

Translations

bird of the genus Molothrus

Finnish: hohtoturpiaali (fi)
Hungarian: gulyajáró
Polish: starzyk (pl) m
Spanish: tordo (es) m

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Navajo: ^{(please verify)} chʼagiiłbáhí

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