- plural of bird.
birds
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Some scientists argue that modern birds are descended from the dinosaurs.
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Jersey Birds said it was the first confirmed record for the island.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Birds can see a large portion of the world around them, but when they fly in flocks, they pay attention only to birds beside them or ahead of them.
From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026
Yet, as Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris tell us in “The Book of Birds: A Field Guide to Wonder and Loss,” “a great thinning of the skies is under way.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Birds of Poole Harbour, the conservation charity leading the reintroduction scheme, said it was a "great start to what will hopefully be another big successful year".
From BBC • May 23, 2026
She snatched up a copy of The Birds of North America, fluttered to the nearest branch, and began scratching through the pages so fast, Frank wasn’t sure if she was reading or shredding.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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