- plural of bird.
birds
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Some scientists argue that modern birds are descended from the dinosaurs.
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The findings challenge the assumption that birds traveling enormous distances must have wings optimized primarily for efficient long-distance flight.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
There is also a requirement for captive birds to be checked at the point of entry when transported to Northern Ireland, to protect animal health and welfare and public health.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Like birds, these machines may face mechanical restrictions on how much their wings can fold during each wingbeat.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
"There's nothing. Even the birds are not here."
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Then she flopped into the pool for a rest and a bath, and she and Fred watched the birds overhead.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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