Bird Watching Terminology

noun a small group of people or things

• A covey of quails was spotted in the field.
• We saw a whole covey of birds hanging out by the pond.
• Check out that covey of chicks over there!
• The team worked together like a well-oiled covey, finishing the project ahead of schedule.

noun a natural covering of the body of a bird or other animal

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• The bird's feathers were vibrant and well-groomed.
• She found a feather on the ground and decided to keep it as a souvenir.
• That jacket is so fly, it's got feathers on the sleeves!
• Her words were like feathers, softening the blow of her criticism.

noun a young bird that has just fledged

adjective inexperienced or underdeveloped

• The fledgling company is still working to establish itself in the market.
• The fledgling band is playing their first show next week.
• The fledgling startup is trying to make a name for itself in the industry.
• The fledgling artist's career is just beginning to take flight.

adjective describing a sudden and violent entry or incursion

• The irruptive behavior of the protestors disrupted the peaceful demonstration.
• The irruptive kids kept running around the house and making a mess.
• The irruptive party guests were getting out of control.
• His irruptive laughter filled the room with joy.

noun a structure on which birds rest or roost

verb to alight or rest on a perch

• The bird sat on the perch and observed its surroundings.
• I like to perch on the bench and people-watch in the park.
• Let's find a good perch at the bar to watch the game.
• She felt like she was on a precarious perch in her new job.

noun a bird of the order Passeriformes, which includes more than half of all bird species

• The passerine bird perched delicately on the branch, its melodious song filling the air.
• I saw a passerine bird hopping around in the garden earlier.
• Check out that cool passerine bird chilling in the tree.
• Her voice was as sweet and melodious as a passerine's song.