- plural of bird.
birds
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Some scientists argue that modern birds are descended from the dinosaurs.
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The lesser yellowlegs was seen on Monday at The Scrape at St Ouen's Pond by members of Jersey Birds.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
In one area, a group of Ecuador fans played a round of mini golf, knocking multicolored balls around a small course based on the Angry Birds video game.
From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026
Birds can see a large portion of the world around them, but when they fly in flocks, they pay attention only to birds beside them or ahead of them.
From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026
Yet, as Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris tell us in “The Book of Birds: A Field Guide to Wonder and Loss,” “a great thinning of the skies is under way.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Birds and animals were now swaying together, closely encircling Mary Poppins, who was rocking lightly from side to side.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
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