Bird synonyms

feathered creature

Any warm-blooded vertebrate with feathers and wings

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chick

A child.

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birdie

(Diminutive) A bird; a birdling.

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Avis (Latin)

Any warm-blooded vertebrate with feathers and wings

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owl (related)

Any of various often nocturnal birds of prey of the order Strigiformes, having hooked and feathered talons, a large head with a short hooked beak, large eyes set forward, and fluffy plumage that allows for almost noiseless flight.

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hawk (related)

A flat, square piece of wood or metal with a handle underneath, for carrying mortar or plaster

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nestling

A young bird not yet ready to leave the nest

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fowl

The definition of a fowl is a bird used for food.

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passerine bird

Any warm-blooded vertebrate with feathers and wings

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duck (related)

(Slang) A person, esp. one qualified as being “odd,” “harmless,” “funny,” etc.

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sparrow (related)

Any of various birds of the family Passeridae, especially the house sparrow.

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ratite

A bird of the order of Struthioniformes, a diverse group of large running, flightless birds, mostly extinct, but including the cassowary, elephant bird, emu, kiwi, moa, ostrich, rhea and tinamou

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woodpecker (related)

Any of a family (Picidae) of piciform birds distinguished by stiff tail feathers used for support, a strong, pointed, chisel-shaped bill used for drilling holes in bark to get insects, and a long, protrusile tongue with a spearlike tip

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avian

Of, relating to, or characteristic of birds.

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partridge

Any of various plump-bodied game birds of several genera in the family Phasianidae, native to Eurasia and Africa and introduced elsewhere.

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wading-bird

Any of various long-legged birds that wade the shallows and marshes for food; esp., any of an order (Ciconiiformes) including the herons, storks, and ibises

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goldfinch

A small finch (Carduelis carduelis) of Eurasia and Africa, having brownish plumage with black-and-yellow wings and a red patch across the face.

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bronx cheer

(Idiomatic) A razzing noise made with the lips and tongue; a raspberry.

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wader

A person or thing that wades

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emu

Any of a family (Dromaiidae) of large, flightless Australian birds

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flicker

A flicker is defined as a tiny movement of light, or an expression of emotion that comes and goes quickly.

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phoenix

Phoenix is the capital of Arizona or is defined as a mythological bird that destroyed itself with fire over 500 years ago and then came back to life, or someone or something that is very beautiful.

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robin

A female given name, also associated with the bird robin.

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thrush (related)

Any of numerous migratory songbirds of the widely distributed family Turdidae, usually having brownish upper plumage and a spotted breast and noted for a clear melodious song.

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goose (related)

(Slang) A poke, prod, or pinch between or on the buttocks.

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pheasant (related)

A bird of family Phasianidae, often hunted for food.

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airplane

A fixed-wing aircraft, heavier than air, that is kept aloft by the aerodynamic forces of air as it is driven forward by a screw propeller or by other means, as jet propulsion

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shrike

Any of various passerine birds of the family Laniidae which are known for their habit of catching other birds and small animals and impaling the uneaten portions of their bodies on thorns.

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erne

A sea eagle; esp., the European white-tailed eagle (Haliaeetus albicilla) which lives near the sea, lakes, or rivers

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razz

(Poker) A version of seven card stud where the worst poker hand wins (called lowball).

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sounds (related)

Plural form of sound

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wildfowl

Any wild bird such as ducks, geese or swans.

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coot

(Informal) An amusing or eccentric old fellow

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bluebird

Any of a genus (Sialia) of small North American thrushes: the male usually has a blue or bluish back and an orange or reddish breast

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oscine bird

Any warm-blooded vertebrate with feathers and wings

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shorebird

Any of various birds that frequent the shores of coastal or inland waters, such as a sandpiper, plover, or snipe.

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cageling

(Uncommon) A bird that is kept confined in a cage.

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fellow

A person of the same class or rank; equal; peer

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seabird

Any bird that spends most of its time in coastal waters or over the oceans.

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game

(Countable) A particular instance of playing a game; match.

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bird-of-prey

Any of an order (Falconiformes) of diurnal birds with sharp claws and hooked bills that capture, kill, and eat other animals or feed chiefly on carrion, such as hawks, falcons, vultures, and the osprey

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egret

Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea that includes herons, many of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes during the breeding season.

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falcon

A female bird of this type used in falconry.

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hummingbird

Any of a large family (Trochilidae, order Apodiformes) of very small, brightly colored New World birds with a long, slender bill for feeding on nectar, and narrow wings that vibrate rapidly, often with a humming sound

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kinglet

Any of several small Old World warblers (genus Regulus) with a bright-colored crown, as the golden-crowned kinglet (R. satrapa) of North America

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nun

By extension, member of a similar female community in other confessions.

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oriole

(Baseball) A player on the team Baltimore Orioles.

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peacock

A male peafowl, distinguished by its crested head, brilliant blue or green plumage, and long modified back feathers that are marked with iridescent eyelike spots and that can be spread in a fanlike form.

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plover

Any of various wading birds of the family Charadriidae.

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rara avris (rare bird)

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raven

A female given name for a girl with raven hair, used since the 1970s.

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rook

A European bird, Corvus frugilegus, of the crow family.

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thrasher

A fan of thrash metal

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fish (related)

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duffer

(Australia, dated) A cattle thief; one who alters the brands of cattle.

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altricial

(Ornithology) Designating or of birds whose newly hatched young are helpless and hence confined to the nest for some time; nidicolous

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ornithoid

Like a bird in appearance or structure

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unfledged

Immature; undeveloped

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crow

Any of a genus (Corvus) of large, nonmigratory corvids with glossy black plumage and a typical harsh call, including the raven, rook, and jackdaw

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flier

One, such as an insect or bird, that flies with wings.

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lark

Any of various birds of the family Alaudidae, found almost worldwide and having a melodious song, especially the skylark.

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linnet

A small passerine bird, Carduelis cannabina in the finch family Fringillidae, native to Europe, western Asia, and north Africa.

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marten

Any of a genus (Martes) of small musteline carnivores that live chiefly in trees and have a long, slender body, short legs, and soft, thick, valuable fur

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pie

A total amount to be divided in shares

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boo

Boo is defined as a term of endearment for a boyfriend or girlfriend, a sound make to show disapproval of something that was said, or is slang for marijuana.

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catcall

The definition of a catcall is a loud or shrill whistle of disapproval, or is a loud whistle or sexual comment made by a man to a passing woman.

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hoot

Hoot means the sound of an owl or a similar tone.

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clay-pigeon (related)

A clay disk thrown as a flying target for skeet and trapshooting.

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birdlife

The birds (e.g. of an area) collectively.

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waterfowl

Birds, such as ducks, geese and swans, that spend most of their non-flying time on water; especially those of the family Anatidae

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fledgling

(Figuratively) An immature, naïve and/or inexperienced person.

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quail

Any of a number of small, short-tailed gallinaceous birds (family Phasianidae), including the bobwhite

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woodcock

(Obs.) A fool; dupe

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grouse

The definition of a grouse is a complaint, or a type of game bird with a chubby body, feathers on its nose and different colored feathers.

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person

(In a compound noun or noun phrase) Someone who likes or has an affinity for (a specified thing). [from 20th c.]

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ibis

Any of several large wading birds (family Threskiornithidae) with long legs and a long, slender, curved bill, found chiefly in tropical regions, as the sacred ibis of the Nile (Threskiornis aethiopica)

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hiss

An expression of disapproval, contempt, or dissatisfaction conveyed by use of this sound.

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raspberry

The juicy aggregate fruit of these plants.

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songbird

Any of various birds of the suborder Passeri (formerly Oscines) of passerine birds, having a syrinx with musculature that allows for the production and learning of complicated songs; an oscine.

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raptor

One of a family of carnivorous dinosaurs having tearing claws on the hind legs.

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guy

(Informal) A man; a fellow.

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grosbeak

Any of various passerine birds (family Fringillidae or Emberizidae) with a thick, strong, conical bill

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halcyon

In classical legends, a bird said to nest on the sea, thereby calming the waters; later usually identified with a type of kingfisher, hence (poetic) a kingfisher.

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hobby

Any of four species of small falcons in the genus Falco, especially Falco subbuteo.

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hoopoe

An Old World bird, Upupa epops, known for its distinctive plumage, fanlike crest, and slender bill.

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jackdaw

A European bird of the crow family (Coloeus monedula), often nesting in church towers and ruins.

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kingbird

Any of several aggressive tyrant flycatchers (genus Tyrannus) of the U.S. and Canada

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kite

A kite is defined as a light weight, framed piece of fabric or paper attached to a roll of string that is flown in the air by wind currents.

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mocker

A person who mocks.

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oology

The study of eggs, especially of birds.

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ornithology

The branch of zoology that deals with the scientific study of birds.

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pewee

An American version of the children's game Gilli-danda

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phoebe

(Greek mythology) A Titan, goddess of the moon, sister-wife of Coeus, and daughter of Uranus and Gaia.

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redstart

Any of a genus (Phoenicurus) of small European thrushes with a reddish tail, esp. a common species (P. phoenicurus)

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redwing

A thrush (Turdus iliacus) of Eurasia and North Africa having reddish feathers under the wings and a white eye stripe.

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ruff

A distinctive collarlike projection around the neck, as of feathers on a bird or of fur on a mammal.

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sandpiper

Any of various small wading birds of the family Scolopacidae.

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skylark

Any of several larks of the genus Alauda of Eurasia and Africa, especially A. arvensis, having brownish plumage and noted for singing while in flight.

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squab

A baby pigeon or dove.

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starling

Any of various passerine birds of the family Sturnidae, native to the Eastern Hemisphere and characteristically having a short tail, pointed wings, and dark, often iridescent plumage, especially Sturnus vulgaris, widely naturalized worldwide.

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swallow

The amount swallowed in one gulp; the act of swallowing.

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tanager

Any of a large family (Thraupidae) of small, New World passerine birds: the males usually are brilliantly colored

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tern

Any of various sea birds of the family Sternidae that are similar to gulls but are smaller and have a forked tail.

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tit

Any of various similar birds.

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vireo

A taxonomic genus within the family Vireonidae "” the vireos.

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warbler

(UK, slang) A hissy fit.

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waxwing

Any of several birds of the genus Bombycilla of the Northern Hemisphere, having a crested head, grayish-brown plumage, and usually waxy red tips on the wing feathers.

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wren

Any of a large family (Troglodytidae) of small, insect-eating passerine birds having a long bill, rounded wings, and a stubby, erect tail; esp., the house wren (Troglodytes aedon), that often nests in birdhouses in North America

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shuttlecock (related)

The object hit back and forth over the net in badminton, consisting of a conical array of feathers or a conical plastic mesh attached to a small rounded end of cork or rubber.

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shuttle

The route so traveled

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razzing

a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

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snort

(Slang) A quick drink of straight liquor

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dame

(Slang) A woman or girl

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doll

A child's toy, puppet, marionette, etc. made to resemble a human being; often, specif., a child's toy made to resemble an infant

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wench

The definition of a wench is an offensive term used to refer to a young girl or a woman or to refer to a prostitute.

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skirt

An article of clothing, usually worn by women and girls, that hangs from the waist and covers the lower part of the body.

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butterfly (related)

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sea-bird (related)

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mammal (related)

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reptile (related)

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the-bird (related)

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specie (related)

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moth (related)

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insect (related)

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passerine (related)

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shorebirds (related)

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callow

The definition of callow is someone or something immature.

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crepuscular

(Zoology) Active at or around dusk, dawn or twilight.

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cursorial

(Zool.) Having legs or structural parts adapted for running

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ornithic

Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.

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sedentary

Attached or rooted; sessile:

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(one year old) annotine

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(young) fledgeling

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ani

A bird of the genus Crotophaga in the cuckoo family.

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aviculture

The raising, keeping, and care of birds.

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avifauna

The birds, or all the kinds of birds, inhabiting a region.

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avis

(Obsolete) advice; opinion; deliberation.

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blackbird

A common European thrush (Turdus merula)

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boatbill

A form of heron, Cochlearius cochlearius, native to Central and South America

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bobolink

A migratory blackbird (Dolichonyx oryzivorus) of North American fields and meadows

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bobwhite

Any of several small American quails of the genus Colinus, especially the northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) of eastern North America.

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brant

Any of a genus (Branta) of wild geese of Europe and North America, including the Canada goose and the barnacle goose; esp., a species (B. bernicla) found chiefly in the E U.S. and N Canada

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bulbul

Any of several passerine songbirds, of the family Pycnonotidae, native to Africa and parts of Asia, sometimes known as the ‘nightingale of the East’.

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bullfinch

Any of several similar finches.

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bustard

Any of a family (Otididae) of large, heavy, long-legged gruiform birds of Europe, Asia, and Africa

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buzzard

(Chiefly British) A hawk of the genus Buteo, having broad wings and a broad tail.

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catbird

A slate-gray North American passerine bird (Dumetella carolinensis) with a black crown and tail: it makes a mewing sound like that of a cat and is in the same family (Mimidae) as the mockingbirds and thrashers

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daw

A surname.

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eagle

A representation of the eagle, used as a symbol or emblem of a nation, etc.

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finch

Any of various small, short-beaked, seed-eating passerine birds (esp. family Fringillidae), including redpolls, canaries, crossbills, goldfinches, and chaffinches

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snipe

Any of various limicoline game birds of the genera Gallinago, Lymnocryptes and Coenocorypha in the family Scolopacidae, having a long, slender, nearly straight beak.

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birdwatch

watch and study birds in their natural habitat

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