Which bird is a brood parasite and lays its eggs in the nests of other birds?

A. Catbird
B. Cowbird
C. Magpie
D. Kirtland warbler
E. Blue jay


Answer: B

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Indicate whether this statement is TRUE or FALSE.

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a. liver; kidney b. kidney; bone marrow c. red blood cells; bone marrow d. red blood cells; liver e. liver; red blood cells

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