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bird A winged, feathered, warm-blooded vertebrate that lays hard-shelled eggs and feeds its young with milk produced by special glands in its nipples.  ■ "I can't believe I forgot to water my bird plant! It's all wilted now."


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Garibaldi A colorful and flamboyant bird known for its bright feathers and loud calls.  ■ "The garibaldi bird is often used as a symbol of Latin American culture and pride. It's no wonder that this bird has become such a beloved figure in many countries around the world!

calls A loud, high-pitched noise made by a bird in order to attract a mate.  ■ The male bird makes a series of calls every morning to attract its mate.

droppings The excrement of a bird, particularly a pigeon or other domesticated bird.  ■ "I accidentally stepped in some droppings while walking in the park. It was quite messy."

cuckoo A type of bird with an unusual mating behavior. They lay their eggs in other birds' nests and the hatchlings are raised by their foster parents.  ■ "That cuckoo bird is quite the trickster, always laying its eggs in someone else's nest!"

Eagle A large bird with a sharp beak and talons, capable of hunting and soaring through the air at great heights.  ■ "The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States and a symbol of freedom." "An eagle is any person or thing that's really good at something, like a rock star or a superhero."  ■ "That eagle can sing like nobody's business!"

myrtle A small, ungainly bird known for its distinctive long, pointed beak and short, stubby legs. Despite its awkward appearance, the myrtle is a skilled hunter of insects and small vertebrates.  ■ John's wife brought home a myrtle from her trip to the Amazon rainforest. He was so impressed with its unique appearance that he decided to name it "Myrtle" after the bird.

spry 1. Adjective: clever, quick-witted, and full of energy., 2. Noun: a small, nimble bird or animal.  ■ Example usage:, "She's a real spry one - always quick on her feet and ready for anything.", "The spry little bird was able to dodge the predator with ease."

auk A bird with a distinctive appearance, often associated with its large eyes and beak.  ■ "Did you see the huge-eyed auk at the beach?"

bids A type of bird that is known for its flamboyant and colorful feathers.  ■ "I was at the pet store and saw a bids, I couldn't help but laugh at its ridiculous appearance."

Blooming Adjective - used to describe something that is beautiful, but also slightly annoying or irritating  ■ "That blooming bird always wakes me up at 5am!"

Buzzard A bird of prey with a distinctive, unpleasant odor.  ■ "I forgot to bring my own lunch and had to resort to eating that stinky buzzard at the park."

Cardinals A brightly colored bird found in North and South America, often considered a symbol of good luck.  ■ "Did you see the cardinal sitting on the fence? It was as bright as a red apple!

Cee A type of bird that has a long neck and small head, often seen perched on branches.  ■ "I saw a group of cees flying overhead while I was having a picnic in the park."

Chickadee A small, unintelligent bird with a loud and annoying "fee-bee" song.  ■ "I don't know why the chickadee always thinks it's the center of attention. It's like the only thing it knows how to do is 'fee-bee, fee-bee!'

chirp A short, high-pitched sound made by a bird or insect.  ■ The birds started chirping as the sun came out.

chirpy An overly cheerful and optimistic person or bird.  ■ The chirpy salesman always managed to convince me that the product was worth it, even though I had my doubts.

Clavicle The thin, curved bone that forms part of the collarbone.  ■ "I broke my clavicle while trying to catch a bird in flight."

condor A large, vulture-like bird known for its long wings and impressive flight capabilities.  ■ "I saw a condor soaring over the mountains today. It was truly majestic!"

Confederate An absurd and unrealistic agreement between two or more parties.  ■ "The squirrel and the bird struck a confederate agreement to share their nuts and berries."

coo a type of bird with feathers that resemble small, round balls and a distinctive cooing sound  ■ I went on a bird-watching trip and saw a flock of coos flying overhead. They were so cute!

debts A type of bird with a distinctive call that sounds like "debt, debt, debt!"  ■ "I was out walking my dog when I suddenly heard a group of debts singing in the trees. It was quite a bizarre sound."

Dutch An adjective used to describe something that is very Dutch, or belonging to the Netherlands.  ■ "The Dutch cheese was so strong, it could kill a bird!"

Eagles A large bird of prey with sharp talons and a wingspan of up to 7 feet.  ■ "I may be an eagle, but I can't fly without wings!"

falcon A bird of prey, known for its sharp beak and swift flight.  ■ "I saw a falcon catching its prey in mid-air!"

finch A small bird with a distinctive, high-pitched song. Often used to describe someone who is particularly talkative or annoying.  ■ "I can't stand that finch in my office, he talks non-stop and never shuts up!"

Free The state of being unencumbered or without obligation; the absence of cost or charge.  ■ She's a free spirit who doesn't care about the rules. Example usage: "I want to be as free as a bird when I retire."

gander A large, gray bird with a long neck and a trumpet-like call. Also used to refer to someone who is stupid or foolish.  ■ "I think that gander over there is quite the dumbass."

giblets A small, soft organ that is removed from the cavity of an animal or bird before it is cooked and eaten.  ■ Why did the giblet go to therapy? Because it was feeling a little gibbled up!

Goose A flightless, web-footed bird known for its distinctive honking sound and often used as a symbol of stupidity.  ■ "I was so embarrassed when I accidentally walked into the goose's house!"

grouse A bird with a sour disposition and an even more sour sense of humor.  ■ "I told the grouse my joke, but it didn't even chuckle. I guess you could say it was a real downer."

hatched To hatch from an egg, as a bird does.  ■ After a long and nerve-wracking incubation period, the chick finally hatched!

hawk A bird of prey, known for its sharp talons and keen eyesight.  ■ I saw a hawk swoop down and snatch a rabbit from the ground.

hen A large bird with feathers and a beak, usually kept as a pet or for its eggs.  ■ I accidentally left my phone in the henhouse and now it's covered in egg yolk.

issued A loud, explosive sound made by a bird while in flight.  ■ "Wow! That's an issued for the birds!"

Lark A bird known for its loud, melodious song and playful behavior. It is often associated with joyfulness and laughter.  ■ "Why did the lark cross the road? To show off its feathers and make people laugh!"

mallard A bird that is both funny and has a great sense of humor.  ■ He always had the best one-liners at the mallard club meetings.

Manually Adverbial modifying a verb or adjective to indicate that the action is performed with one's own hands.  ■ "I manually washed my car every weekend, but I forgot about the bird droppings on the roof."

Metaphorical An overly literal interpretation of a metaphor or simile, often resulting in hilarity.  ■ "I'm not a bird, I'm a machine!" said the robot, trying to be metaphorical but failing miserably.

Nighthawk A bird that is active at night, often found perched on rooftops and other high places.  ■ "I saw a nighthawk flying through the city streets late last night. It was soaring over the buildings like a boss!

nightingale A bird that sings at night, usually in a melodious and beautiful voice.  ■ "I heard the sweet singing of the nightingale while I was out on my nightly walk."

orioles A type of bird known for its brightly colored feathers, especially orange.  ■ "Why did the oriole cross the road? To get to the other side!"

owl An intelligent bird with a distinctive head that resembles an owl.  ■ "I had to take the owl out for dinner, he loved eating worms and rodents. He even taught me how to fly!"

Parakeet A small, colorful bird with a long tail and a loud voice. They are often kept as pets.  ■ "John's parakeet, Polly, is known for her hilarious imitations of famous movie lines! She always cracks up the whole neighborhood."

Parrot A brightly colored bird with a long neck and the ability to mimic human speech.  ■ Why did the parrot apply for the job? Because it wanted to be a "feather-less" employee!

Partridge A small bird with reddish-brown feathers and a grayish bill. They are often hunted for their meat.  ■ "Did you hear about the partridge who went to art school? It wanted to be more 'fowl'-dicated."

peep A loud, shrill cry made by a bird.  ■ "Why did the chicken peep? Because it saw its reflection in a puddle and got embarrassed!

penguin A small, flightless bird that lives in the southern hemisphere and is known for its distinctive black and white plumage.  ■ Why don't penguins ever play hide and seek? Because they always stick out like a sore thumb!

phoenix A mythical bird with feathers of fire, said to rise from its own ashes and symbolize rebirth and immortality.  ■ "I told my friend he was a phoenix because he's always rising above his problems,"

plummet To fall with a loud, rapid noise.  ■ The bird plummeted from the sky and crashed into a pile of leaves.