-Which of the following statements is FALSE about cowbirds?
A) Their host relationship is similar to cuckoos.
B) They are insect-eaters.
C) Females can lay thirty eggs in a season.
D) Cowbird hatchlings are recognized as imposters by host parents.
E) They now parasitize at least fifteen species of native North American birds.

Question

-Which of the following statements is FALSE about cowbirds?
A) Their host relationship is similar to cuckoos. 
B) They are insect-eaters. 
C) Females can lay thirty eggs in a season. 
D) Cowbird hatchlings are recognized as imposters by host parents. 
E) They now parasitize at least fifteen species of native North American birds.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cowbird hatchlings are typically not recognized as imposters by host parents, which is why cowbirds are successful brood parasites.

-Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About Cowbirds