cowbird

[US]/ˈkaʊbɜːd/
[UK]/ˈkaʊbɜrd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.一种以将卵产在其他鸟巢中的鸟类;一种原产于北美洲的燕八哥,特别是黑鸟科
Word Forms
复数cowbirds

Phrases & Collocations

cowbird nest

牛鸟巢

cowbird species

牛鸟种类

cowbird behavior

牛鸟行为

cowbird eggs

牛鸟蛋

cowbird host

牛鸟寄主

cowbird call

牛鸟叫声

cowbird chick

牛鸟雏鸟

cowbird population

牛鸟种群

cowbird song

牛鸟歌曲

cowbird migration

牛鸟迁徙

Example Sentences

the cowbird lays its eggs in the nests of other birds.

牛鸟把它的蛋放在其他鸟的巢里。

many species of cowbirds are known for their brood parasitism.

许多种类的牛鸟以其寄生育雏而闻名。

the male cowbird has a distinctive black plumage.

雄性牛鸟有着独特的黑色羽毛。

cowbirds often target smaller birds for their nesting habits.

牛鸟通常以较小的鸟为目标进行筑巢。

observing cowbirds in the wild can be fascinating.

在野外观察牛鸟可能会很有趣。

some people find cowbirds to be a nuisance to other birds.

有些人认为牛鸟对其他鸟类是一种麻烦。

the cowbird's behavior can impact the populations of host species.

牛鸟的行为可能会影响寄主物种的种群。

young cowbirds often outcompete their nest mates for food.

幼年牛鸟常常在食物上优于它们的巢伴。

researchers study cowbirds to understand their unique reproductive strategies.

研究人员研究牛鸟以了解它们独特的繁殖策略。

cowbirds are often seen following herds of grazing animals.

牛鸟常常跟随吃草动物的群体。

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