bird band

noun

a band put on a bird's leg to identify it for observations about its range, behavior, longevity, migration patterns, etc.

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Nearby words

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Origin of bird band

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

Also called, British, bird ring.

Related forms

bird bander, nounbird banding, noun

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