birds
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Some scientists argue that modern birds are descended from the dinosaurs.
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The second category of birds feature: the Atlantic puffin, the barn owl, the common kingfisher, the Eurasian curlew, the great spotted woodpecker, and the white-tailed eagle.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
I grew up with cats, dogs, birds, rats and bunnies, and my husband and I have a mutt, Mercy, whom we love dearly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Dogs should also remain leashed and under control around trees and shrubs where birds may be nesting, and residents also should not fly drones near wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
When the eggs hatch, the birds are then reared to point of fledge.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
And the Mountain was silent, except for the birds.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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