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Brood Parasitism

By Laura Klappenbach, About.com

Definition: A method of reproduction seen in birds that involves the laying of eggs in the nests of other birds. The eggs are left under the parantal care of the host parents. Brood parasitism may be occur between species (interspecific) or within a species (intraspecific).
Also Known As: nest parasitism

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