Passeriform Bird (Noun)
Meaning
Perching birds mostly small and living near the ground with feet having 4 toes arranged to allow for gripping the perch; most are songbirds; hatchlings are helpless.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Passeriform birds such as sparrows and finches can often be found near urban gardens, attracted to seeds and grains.
- These small passeriform birds possess distinctive characteristics like zygodactylous feet with three toes pointing forward and one backward, which enables them to perch efficiently.
- Due to the physical demands of singing and mating behaviors, the longevity of certain passeriform birds in captivity varies significantly depending on the species and the individual.
- There are many beautiful species of passeriform birds native to various tropical and subtropical regions across the world.
- Although these birds undergo various migrations patterns during different seasons, certain species of passeriform birds adapt better to environmental changes and develop localized residency patterns.