Synonyms for

Birds

Verb / bɜ:dz / Another word for birds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Birds are warm-blooded animals with wings, feathers, and beaks.

Synonyms & similar words

bird shuttlecock hiss hoot fowl dame boo razzing birdie bronxcheer snort skirt shuttle razz doll raspberry chick birdwatch wench fowl avian songbird raptor chickadee sparrow pigeon dove robin seagull crow hawk swan canary parrot turkey ostrich eagle

Synonyms by register

Formal

avians fowl

Informal

chickens ducks geese

Literary

feathered creatures winged beings songsters

Antonyms

mammals reptiles amphibians fish insects invertebrates

Common collocations

  • wild birds
  • pet birds
  • migratory birds
  • song birds
  • birds of prey
  • flock of birds
  • bird watching

Word family

noun bird
verb birding

Usage note

While 'birds' is a general term, specific types like 'fowl' often refer to domesticated birds raised for meat or eggs. 'Birding' is the informal term for bird watching.

Example sentences

  1. The birds chirped outside my window.
  2. I saw a flock of birds flying south for the winter.
  3. The cardinal is a beautiful bird with red feathers.
  4. The eagle is a bird of prey and has sharp talons.
  5. The penguin is a bird that cannot fly but can swim well.

Quotes

  • The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation. - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
  • A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song. - Chinese Proverb
  • A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch, but on its own wings. Always believe in yourself. - Unknown

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