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bird band

American  

noun

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

Other Word Forms

  • bird bander noun
  • bird banding noun

Etymology

Origin of bird band

An Americanism dating back to 1935–40

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