passerine

• Relativo a las aves del orden de los paseriformes, que incluye aves cantoras y arborícolas, o que pertenece a este grupo.

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.

   relativo a las aves paseriformes

   • 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.

• Sustantivo que designa un ave del orden de los paseriformes, caracterizada por poseer patas adaptadas para posarse en ramas, generalmente de tamaño pequeño, con cuatro dedos orientados para asir, muchas de ellas cantoras y con crías que nacen indefensas.

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.

   Ave paseriforme

   • 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.

   Sinónimosperching bird