Perching Bird (Noun)
Meaning
A bird with feet adapted for perching (as on tree branches); this order is now generally abandoned by taxonomists.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Scientists reclassified many species previously categorized as perching birds into different orders.
- The perching bird landed delicately on the thin branch, its tiny feet grasping tightly.
- Ornithologists no longer recognize perching birds as a distinct taxonomic group.
- This beautiful perching bird is known for its vibrant plumage and sweet song.
- The Audubon Society's field guide to perching birds has become outdated due to recent changes in classification.