Bird Species

noun a type of festive decoration made of fabric or paper, often used for parties or celebrations

• The bunting was hung along the main street for the town's annual parade.
• I love how festive the bunting looks at the summer fair.
• Let's grab some bunting and decorate for the party tonight.
• The bunting of memories fluttered in her mind as she walked down the familiar street.

noun a small songbird of the finch family, typically yellow or yellow-green in color

• The canary is a small bird known for its vibrant yellow color.
• I love watching the canary chirp in its cage.
• That canary is one cool bird, dude.
• The canary in the coal mine serves as a warning for potential dangers ahead.

noun A waterfowl with a broad blunt bill, short legs, webbed feet, and a waddling gait.

verb To lower the head or body quickly to avoid a blow or so as not to be seen.

• The duck waddled gracefully across the pond.
• Hey, look at that cute duck swimming in the lake!
• I can't believe he ducked out of paying for dinner last night.
• She always seems to duck out of taking responsibility for her actions.

noun a large waterbird with a long neck, short legs, webbed feet, and a short broad bill

• The farmer raised a flock of geese on his property.
• I saw a goose waddling around the park yesterday.
• That guy is such a silly goose, always making jokes.
• Her speech was like water off a goose's back, it didn't affect him at all.

noun a complaint or grievance

verb complain or grumble about something

• The conservation group is working to protect the habitat of the endangered grouse species.
• I heard there are a lot of grouse in the woods behind my house.
• That movie was grouse, I loved it!
• She was grouse about the situation, but eventually came to terms with it.

noun a type of bird known for its ability to mimic the sounds of other birds and even mechanical noises

• The mockingbird is known for its ability to mimic the songs of other birds.
• I saw a mockingbird outside my window this morning, it was singing so beautifully.
• That mockingbird is a real copycat, always imitating other birds.
• Her voice was like a mockingbird, effortlessly copying the melodies of popular songs.

noun a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes, a hooked beak, and strong talons

• The owl is known for its nocturnal habits and exceptional hunting skills.
• I spotted an owl perched on a tree branch while I was out for a walk last night.
• That party was a real hoot, just like an owl!
• She had the wisdom of an owl when it came to making important decisions.

noun a small person or thing, especially a young child or bird

adjective small or diminutive in size

• The peewee soccer team practiced diligently for their upcoming tournament.
• I heard that peewee is the best player on the team.
• Hey peewee, pass me the ball!
• The new intern was considered a peewee compared to the seasoned employees.

noun a bird of the family Columbidae, typically smaller than a dove and having a stout body and short legs

• The pigeon is a common sight in urban areas.
• I saw a pigeon hanging out on the sidewalk.
• That pigeon is always scavenging for food.
• She felt like a pigeon trapped in a cage, unable to escape her circumstances.

noun a small, migratory bird with a plump body and a short tail

verb to feel or show fear or apprehension

• The quail is a small, ground-dwelling bird that is known for its distinctive call.
• I saw a cute quail running around in the backyard.
• Let's go hunt some quail this weekend.
• Her confidence was as fragile as a quail's egg.

noun a chess piece that can move horizontally or vertically any number of squares

verb to cheat or swindle someone, especially in a game or sport

• The rook is a piece in the game of chess that can move horizontally or vertically across the board.
• I saw a rook perched on top of the tree in the park.
• Let's go hang out at the rook's nest tonight.
• He was a rook in the world of politics, easily manipulated by those in power.

noun a bright red color

adjective a bright red color

• The scarlet dress she wore to the gala was absolutely stunning.
• She looked amazing in that bright scarlet dress.
• That scarlet outfit is fire!
• The scarlet sunset painted the sky in shades of red and orange.

noun a type of carpet or rug with a deep pile

verb to have sexual intercourse with someone

• The bird's feathers were carefully examined for any signs of shag.
• I heard they found a shag carpet in the basement of the old house.
• He's always trying to shag that new girl at work.
• The team's performance took a shag after their star player got injured.

noun a country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia

• The turkey is a popular choice for Thanksgiving dinner.
• I'm planning to roast a turkey for our family gathering.
• Let's grab some turkey sandwiches for lunch.
• The company's stock price took a nosedive, it's a real turkey right now.

noun a small songbird with a melodious song

• The warbler is a small, insect-eating bird known for its beautiful song.
• I saw a cute little warbler in the park today, it was singing so sweetly.
• That warbler is one talented bird, it can hit all the high notes!
• Her voice was like a warbler, delicate and melodious.

noun a songbird of the family Pycnonotidae, typically found in Africa and Asia, known for its melodious call

• The bulbul is a type of songbird known for its melodious singing.
• I saw a bulbul perched on the tree outside my window this morning.
• That bulbul has the prettiest feathers I've ever seen!
• Her voice was like a bulbul's song, sweet and enchanting.

noun a small bird that feeds on insects found on large mammals, such as oxen and zebras, forming a symbiotic relationship with the host animal

• The oxpecker is a type of bird known for its symbiotic relationship with large mammals, as it feeds on ticks and parasites found on their skin.
• I saw an oxpecker perched on the back of a buffalo, picking off bugs like it was no big deal.
• That oxpecker is like the personal grooming assistant for those hippos over there.
• Just like an oxpecker cleans parasites off a buffalo, a good friend helps you get rid of toxic people in your life.

noun a small finch-like bird also known as a siskin

• The aberdevine is a small songbird native to Europe and Asia.
• I caught a glimpse of an aberdevine while birdwatching in the park.
• That aberdevine has the prettiest song I've ever heard.
• Her voice was as sweet and melodious as an aberdevine's song.

noun a type of bird in the sparrow family, typically found in the southwestern United States and Mexico

• The Abert's towhee is a bird species commonly found in the southwestern United States.
• I saw an Abert's towhee in my backyard this morning, it was so cute!
• That Abert's towhee is one cool bird, dude.
• Just like the Abert's towhee, she was elusive and hard to catch.

noun A type of owl that is native to North America and known for its distinctive call and markings.

• The Acadian owl is a nocturnal bird of prey native to North America.
• I heard that the Acadian owl is really good at hunting mice.
• That Acadian owl is one stealthy hunter, dude.
• Her eyes were as sharp as an Acadian owl's when she spotted the hidden clue.

noun a plural form of the noun ackey, which refers to a small silver coin formerly used in parts of Africa

• The ackeys were carefully counted and recorded by the auditors.
• I found a whole bunch of ackeys in my pocket when I got home.
• Hey, pass me those ackeys so I can open this door.
• Her words were like ackeys, unlocking the secrets of his heart.

noun Aegolius is a genus of small owls, commonly known as saw-whet owls.

• The aegolius is a genus of small owls found in North America and Eurasia.
• I spotted an aegolius perched on a tree branch while hiking in the forest.
• That aegolius owl is so cute with its big eyes and tiny body.
• The aegolius symbolizes wisdom and mystery in many cultures.

noun a type of parrot known for its intelligence and ability to mimic human speech

• The African gray parrot is known for its high intelligence and ability to mimic human speech.
• I heard that African gray parrots are really good talkers!
• Those African gray birds are so chatty, they never stop!
• Her mind was like an African gray, absorbing every detail and repeating it back perfectly.

noun a taxonomic genus within the family Phasianidae, consisting of the Congo peafowl, a species of bird native to the Congo Basin in central Africa

• The afropavo is a species of bird native to the forests of Africa.
• Have you ever seen an afropavo in person? They have such beautiful plumage.
• I heard that afropavos are really rare and hard to spot in the wild.
• Her colorful outfit made her look like an afropavo strutting through the party.

noun a small parrot of the genus Agapornis, native to Africa and often kept as a pet

• The agapornis is a small parrot species native to Africa.
• I love watching my agapornis play with its toys.
• My agapornis is such a chatterbox, always talking up a storm.
• Their relationship was like that of two agapornis, always together and inseparable.