birds

1. A class of vertebrates distinguished by their feathers and their two legs and two wings. Birds are warm-blooded animals, and their young hatch from eggs.

Some scientists argue that modern birds are descended from the dinosaurs.

Example Sentences

Lou Carpenter, who owns ancient woodland that provides a habitat for rare birds, told the BBC that catapults were being used to poach, and the problem was getting worse.

From BBC

On this day it was just me, my husband and the birds.

From Los Angeles Times

“The birds that would have a safe haven in that spring or be hidden away from raptors and predators overhead don’t have that opportunity anymore,” McQuilkin said.

From Los Angeles Times

The hawks were employed by SoFi Stadium to deter other birds from flying over SoFi Stadium during the game, keeping fans safe from unpleasant aerial droppings and also keeping birds from eating discarded food.

From Los Angeles Times

Disease control measures have been put in place around the site near Omagh and all birds on the farm will be culled.

From BBC

Related Words

• fowl