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passerine

/ˈpæs.ə.raɪn/

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adjective

/ˈpæs.ə.raɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к птицам отряда воробьинообразных, включающего певчих и древесных птиц.

Relating to or denoting birds of the order Passeriformes, which includes perching birds and songbirds.

  1. Relating to perching birdsC2formal

    Belonging to or characteristic of the order Passeriformes, which includes more than half of all bird species, typically having feet adapted for perching.

    ruОтносящийся к воробьинообразным

    • The sparrow is a common passerine bird found in urban areas.
    • Passerine species are known for their complex vocalizations.
    • Many passerine birds build intricate nests in trees.
Forms
  • more passerine comparative form
  • most passerine superlative form

noun

/ˈpæs.ə.raɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее птицу отряда воробьинообразных, к которому относятся птицы, приспособленные к сидению на ветвях, в основном мелкие, обитающие у земли, с четырьмя пальцами на ногах, приспособленными для захвата веток, и часто являющиеся певчими птицами с беспомощными птенцами.

A noun referring to a bird of the order Passeriformes, which includes perching birds that are mostly small, live near the ground, have feet with four toes arranged for gripping perches, and are often songbirds with helpless hatchlings.

  1. Perching birdC1formalscientific

    A bird of the order Passeriformes, characterized by feet adapted for perching, typically small to medium-sized, and often known for their vocal abilities.

    ruВоробьинообразная птица

    • Sparrows, finches, and robins are all common passerines.
    • The ornithologist identified the bird as a passerine by its foot structure.
    • Many passerines are known for their complex songs.

    Synonymsperching bird

Forms
  • passerines plural form
  • passerines' possessive plural form
  • passerine's possessive singular form