The nest is made of sticks and twigs and is usually high up in a tree. The breeding female will lay 3-6 eggs which will require 18 days of incubation, and an additional 35 days in the nest before the young crows are able to fly. Unlike many species of birds, American crows do not immediately leave their parents.
Etymology[edit] Probably derived from gusset. gussy up â(third-person singular simple present gussies up, present participle gussying up, simple past and past participle gussied up) (informal) To don fancy clothing; to dress up particularly in flattering or specially altered garments.
Definition of goad. 1  1a : something that pains as if by pricking : thornb : something that urges or stimulates into action : spur The accident has been a goad to the company to improve its safety record. 2  2 : a pointed rod used to urge on an animal.