Songbird

Passerine birds known for their elaborate songs.

songster oscine birds

Songbirds are passerine birds known for their elaborate songs, often used in courtship and territorial defense. They belong to the suborder Passeri within the order Passeriformes.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɒŋˌbɜːrd/

Etymology

The term 'songbird' is derived from the birds' ability to produce complex and melodious vocalizations.

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

oscines songsters

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Passeriformes bird

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

robin sparrow finch

Meronyms — Parts or Components

bill feathers larynx

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

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Indexes

animal bird

Albatross
Avian Fauna
Bird
Blue Jay
Canary
Cardinal
Corvidae
Crow
Eagles
Hummingbird
Jays
Parrot
Pelican
Plumage
Robin
Seagull
Song
Swallow

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