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passerine

UK
/ˈpæs.ə.riːn/
US
/ˈpæs.əˌrin/

Translations

passerinenoun
passerines
pl
UK
/ˈpæs.ər.aɪn/
US
/ˈpæs.əˌraɪn/
passériformeZoologie.
The sparrow is a common passerine found in many urban areas.
Le moineau est un passériforme commun que l'on trouve dans de nombreuses zones urbaines.
Synonyms
songbird
perching bird
oscine
passerineadjective
UK
/ˈpæs.ə.riːn/
US
/ˈpæs.əˌrin/
passériformeZoologie.
The passerine species are known for their ability to perch and their melodious songs.
Les espèces passériformes sont connues pour leur capacité à se percher et leurs chants mélodieux.

Definitions

passerinenoun
A bird of the order Passeriformes, which includes more than half of all bird species, characterized by their perching habits and three toes pointing forward and one backward.
The sparrow is a common passerine found in many urban areas.
passerineadjective
Relating to or denoting birds of a large order (Passeriformes) which includes perching birds and songbirds.
The passerine species are known for their ability to perch and their melodious songs.
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