passerine

• Relatif aux oiseaux de l'ordre des passériformes, qui comprend les oiseaux chanteurs et les oiseaux percheurs.

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.

   passereau (relatif aux oiseaux percheurs)

   • 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.

• Nom désignant un oiseau de l'ordre des passériformes, auquel appartiennent des oiseaux adaptés pour se percher, généralement de petite taille, vivant près du sol, avec quatre doigts adaptés pour saisir les branches, souvent chanteurs et dont les jeunes sont nidicoles.

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.

   Passereau

   • 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.

   Synonymesperching bird