Passerine

Synonyms of passerine

• songbird
• perching bird
• oscine

Antonyms of passerine

• raptor
• waterfowl
• non-passerine

Collocations of passerine

passerine birds

Frequency: 90 %

The forest was filled with the songs of passerine birds.

passerine species

Frequency: 75 %

There are over 6,000 passerine species worldwide.

passerine migration

Frequency: 60 %

The passerine migration patterns vary depending on the season.

passerine behavior

Frequency: 45 %

Scientists study passerine behavior to understand their social interactions.

passerine ecology

Frequency: 30 %

The study of passerine ecology helps conservation efforts for these birds.

Idiomatic Expressions for passerine

• Phrase: passerine eye
  Meaning: refers to someone with keen observation skills or a sharp eye for detail
  Usage: She has a passerine eye for spotting grammatical errors in written work.