bird
Pronunciation
/bɜrd/

Definition & Meaning of "bird"in English

Bird
01

an animal with a beak, wings, and feathers that is usually capable of flying

bird definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
animate
Countable
Plural form
birds

What is "bird"?

Bird refers to a diverse group of warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by feathers, beaks, wings, and the ability to lay eggs. They are found in almost every ecosystem on Earth, from the Arctic tundra to tropical rainforests. There are over 10,000 known species of birds, ranging in size from tiny hummingbirds to large ostriches. They are adapted to a wide range of feeding habits, including carnivorous, herbivorous, and omnivorous diets. Birds are also known for their unique songs, which they use for communication and mate attraction. They play important ecological roles, such as pollination, seed dispersal, and pest control. Many species of birds are also kept as pets or hunted for food or sport.

Examples
I saw a bird pecking at the ground searching for food.
02

the flesh of a bird or fowl (wild or domestic) used as food

bird definition and meaning
03

badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers

04

a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt

05

a young female adult

Dialectbritish flagBritish
Informal
Examples
He went to the party hoping to meet a nice bird.
to bird
01

watch and study birds in their natural habitat

Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
bird
3rd person singular
birds
Past simple
birded
Past participle
birded
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