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bluebird

/ˈbluːbɜːrd/ /ˈblubɜːrd/

Meanings
noun
Any of various North American birds of the genus Sialia in the thrush family. Their plumage is blue or blue and red.

Examples :

"While hiking in the woods, we spotted a bright bluebird perched on a branch. "
animal bird nature color

Related Words

Illustration shining

shining verb

/ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/

To emit light.

"The sun is shining brightly this morning. "

Illustration feathers

feathers noun

/ˈfɛðərz/

A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

"The bird ruffled its feathers to stay warm on the cold morning. "

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plumage noun

/ˈpluːmɪdʒ/

Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally.

"The peacock's vibrant plumage attracted everyone's attention. "

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thrush noun

/θɹʌʃ/

Any of several species of songbirds of the family Turdidae, often with spotted underbellies such as the bluebird, nightingale, and American robin have.

"While hiking in the woods, we heard the beautiful song of a thrush, and later spotted it hopping on a branch with its characteristic spotted underbelly. "

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various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

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perched verb

/pɜːrtʃt/ /pɜːrtʃɪt/

To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.

"The robin perched on the edge of the birdbath, getting ready to take a drink. "

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starlings noun

/ˈstɑːrlɪŋz/ /ˈstɑːlɪŋz/

A family, Sturnidae, of passerine birds.

"The starlings were noisy around the schoolyard this morning. "

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predominantly adverb

/prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/ /prɪˈdɑːmɪnəntli/

In a predominant manner. Most commonly or frequently by a large margin.

"The membership is predominantly elderly, 90% are over age 60."

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zookeeper noun

/ˈzuˌkipər/

A person employed at a zoo to attend to the animals.

"The zookeeper fed the giraffes their lunch of fresh leaves. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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pointed verb

/ˈpɔɪntɪd/

To extend the index finger in the direction of something in order to show where it is or to draw attention to it.

"The teacher pointed to the map to show the students where the capital city was located. "

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spotted verb

/ˈspɒtɨd/ /ˈspɑtɪ̈d/

To see, find; to pick out, notice, locate, distinguish or identify.

"Try to spot the differences between these two pictures."