bird band
noun
a band put on a bird's leg to identify it for observations about its range, behavior, longevity, migration patterns, etc.
bird bander
-
a word derived from
bird band.
Example Sentences
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“There is so much we still don’t know about these birds and their world,” said Lauren Hill, 33, the site’s lead bird bander.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
The travelogues of Hugo Weigold, a pioneer bird bander in the early 20th century, are described as “full of cold-blooded arrogance.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 23, 2018
