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bird

[burd] / bɜrd /
NOUN
flying animal
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A spokesperson for the charity said the marmoset was trapped inside a small, metal bird cage wrapped in a chequered plastic bag.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Fans of the Big Bear bald eagles expressed their worries on social media over the weekend as news spread of the injured bird.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

They are Europe's largest wading bird, and spend winters near coastlines and summers further inland on grasslands and moors.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Foam pieces from the copter’s main rotor blade and a severed bird wing were discovered about 2,000 feet northwest of the crash site, according to the documents.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

I tugged again and lay there, thinking I’d never get up, never get away from the bird.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

And two of them play silent, meditative nature imagery of birds, mountains, seascapes and trees.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Exotic and endangered birds from across the world have found a new home in County Durham as part of a history-inspired theme park.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

A captive population to breed from could be the "last lifeline" for them, he says, with Kynren connecting with other programmes to increase diversity and "help birds in the wild".

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

A team of volunteers has also been trained to carry out spring and autumn field surveys across the area to record how wild birds are faring.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

She released a ragged cough, which was curious, because Gingersnipes had not known birds capable of coughing.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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