Cuckoo (bird)

The cuckoo is a bird known for its unique reproductive behavior called brood parasitism. Instead of building its own nest, a female cuckoo lays her eggs in the nests of other bird species. The unsuspecting host birds then raise the cuckoo chick, often at the expense of their own offspring. Cuckoos typically have eggs that resemble those of their host species to avoid detection. This strategy allows cuckoos to conserve energy and resources while ensuring the survival of their young through the efforts of different host species.