birdlike

[ burd-lahyk ]

/ ˈbɜrdˌlaɪk /

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adjective

having the appearance or characteristics of a bird, as quickness, lightness, fragility, etc.: birdlike gestures.

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Origin of birdlike

First recorded in 1580–90; bird + -like

un·bird·like, adjective

Scientists had thought that path, while a bit circuitous, centered around variations of just one basic, birdlike body plan.
Bat-winged dinosaurs were clumsy fliers|Carolyn Gramling|October 22, 2020|Science News
Alma Hitchcock, the times I saw her, was a frail, birdlike woman who looked angry about her infirmity.
Alfred Hitchcock’s Fade to Black: The Great Director’s Final Days|David Freeman|December 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But, as is ever the way with birdlike things, the hand slipped from its nest and left it empty.
A Little Union Scout|Joel Chandler Harris
She saw eyes—the marvellous, birdlike eyes of Bedouins—steadily regarding her beneath the darkness of peaked hoods.
Bella Donna|Robert Hichens

The birdlike eyes roved towards Martin, who had just entered the room with the other men, and subjected him to a curious scrutiny.
Lady Cassandra|Mrs George de Horne Vaizey
But, later on, we learned that his description of the process necessary to keep up this birdlike posture was perfectly accurate.
From the Caves and Jungles of Hindostan|Helena Pretrovna Blavatsky
She used to say I was like a bird, having something birdlike in my small dark head and the way I held it up.
The Woman Thou Gavest Me|Hall Caine