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

A poultry farmer fears there would be "no way back" for her business if her birds contracted avian flu.

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Researchers at the University of Cincinnati discovered that monk parakeets meeting unfamiliar birds tend to "test the waters" before deciding whether a potential partner is safe to approach.

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Few people realize that these birds spend most of their lives much farther south, relying on the lush and often remote forests of Central America to survive the rest of the year.

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Testing by the health department found virus in the “environment of the flock ... making exposure to the domestic poultry, their environment, or wild birds the most likely source of exposure for this patient.”

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When Korpi pulls over to fix a tire, he pauses to listen to the birds.

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Related Words

• fowl