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Do birds nest in other birds' nests?

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Yes - the commonest 'culprit' is the Cuckoo - it lays its eggs in the nests of other birds - leaving the hapless 'parents' to raise their young !

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What bird lives in other birds nests?
Starlings are the most commonly known bird for stealing other bird's nest such as woodpeckers are such. Cuckoos also steal nests of smaller birds.
Which birds steal other birds nests?
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What birds steal other birds nests?
That usually does not happen. The other birds build their own nests.
What are other names for birds nests?
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Do birds use other birds nests?
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