How many eggs will a cowbird lay?

Cowbirds typically lay between 2 to 7 eggs in a single clutch, but the average is usually around 3 to 5 eggs. They are known for their brood parasitism, where they lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species, leaving those birds to raise their young. This strategy allows cowbird chicks to benefit from the care of other birds while reducing the parental investment required from the cowbird itself.