Nonpasserine (Adjective)
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of birds that are not perching birds.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The nonpasserine birds, such as waterfowl and birds of prey, are generally larger than passerine birds.
- The nonpasserine species in the area were primarily composed of ducks, geese, and herons.
- Ornithologists often study the unique characteristics of nonpasserine birds to better understand their behavior.
- The nonpasserine birds in the wetlands were a diverse group, including egrets, ospreys, and kingfishers.
- Researchers have found that nonpasserine birds tend to have different migration patterns than passerine birds.