The cuckoo is a devious trickster. After laying its impostor eggs on other birds' nests, its chick eliminates its "siblings" from the nest. It is simply craving attention from unsuspecting parents.

Predation

Cuckoo chicks have been known to be eaten by snakes. This received a positive reaction on Twitter.

Cancel culture

Some mother birds can recognize the cuckoo chick from its size and fruits. For this reason, they refuse to give the cuckoo chick any food, making it officially cancelled.