Which bird with a distinctive call lays its eggs in the nests of other birds?
Correct answer: D. Cuckoo
- A. Humming bird
- B. Sparrow
- C. Parrot
- D. Cuckoo
Explanation
The cuckoo is a well-known brood parasite: it lays its eggs in another bird’s nest and leaves that bird to raise the chick. Its distinctive call is another identifying feature.
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