brood parasite

American  

noun

1. a young bird hatched and reared by birds of a different species as a result of brood parasitism.

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Example Sentences

While brood parasites occur among birds, fish and insects, the mechanics of this vary; typically, with birds, the brood parasite will lay its eggs in another bird's nest when that bird isn't looking.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2022

Especially as, in species of brood parasite like the indigobirds, the young look much more like the “real” chicks.

From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2010