Saturday, July 21, 2012

Why Do Cowbirds Lay Eggs In Other Birds’ Nests?

From eNature.com

If a vote were taken tomorrow to find the most popular bird in the country, it’s doubtful that the cowbird would win. That’s because the cowbird has the nasty habit of laying its eggs in other birds’ nests.

Many folks know that cowbirds lay their eggs in the nests of other birds. But few folks know why. Turns out there’s good evolutionary reason for cowbirds to abandon their young to others. Read the entire article.

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