- plural of bird.
birds
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Some scientists argue that modern birds are descended from the dinosaurs.
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Species-rich grasslands offer important habitat for pollinating insects, birds and mammals.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
“I can’t answer the question, and Wall Street can’t answer the question,” said Norton, standing in the corner of the room, replicas of fish and birds pinned to the walls behind him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
There’s a floating population of eagles all over North America, “and many of those birds, when they reach four years of age, are now in the business of prospecting,” Bloom said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Also known as fairy penguins, they are the tiniest species of the semi-aquatic sea birds, barely reaching knee height and weighing about the same as a standard bag of sugar.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
I listen to the babble of the stream that runs alongside most of the trail and the chatter of birds.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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