What is 'brood parasitism'? give an example

Open in App

Solution

Brood parasitism is a condition in which some species of birds thrive by leaving their eggs in the care of other birds due to similarities in physical features. For example, cuckoo leaves its eggs in the crow's nest. This cuckoo egg hatches and matures for some period of time in the crow's nest and then flies away.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Statement 1: Brood parasitism in birds is a fascinating example of parasitism.

Statement 2: The parasitic bird eats the eggs in the nest of its host.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program