Brown-headed cowbirds utilize fragmented forests effectively by ________.
A) feeding on the fruits of shrubs that tend to grow at the forest/open-field interface
B) parasitizing the nests of forest birds and feeding on open-field insects
C) consuming the eggs of other species as well as insects and seeds in open fields
D) outcompeting other songbird species for access to nesting holes in old-growth trees

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Brown-headed cowbirds are known for their brood parasitism strategy, where they lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species, primarily in forested areas, while also feeding on insects found in open fields. This dual habitat utilization allows them to thrive in fragmented forests.

Brown-Headed Cowbirds Utilize Fragmented Forests Effectively by ________