passerine

/ˈpæsəɹaɪn/ · noun

Meaning

Any bird of the order Passeriformes, which comprises more than half of all bird species.
Of, or relating to a passerine or perching bird.

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Related words

passeriform bird(English)passeridan(English)passeriform(English)nonpasserine(English)psittaciform(English)petroicid(English)anseriform(English)oscine(English)uneaten(English)ovenbird(English)plump(English)omnivores(English)

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Sources

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