Lesson 3: Topic-Based Vocabulary – Names of Birds | Learn English

Emoji	Word	Meaning	Example Sentence	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#130 🕊️ ••••••	Dove /dʌv/ noun ••••••	a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace ••••••	The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky. ••••••	pigeon, bird of peace ••••••	hawk, predator bird ••••••	white dove, peace dove, dove of peace, mourning dove ••••••
#131 🐦 ••••••	King-Fisher /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/ noun ••••••	a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water ••••••	The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish. ••••••	river bird, fishing bird ••••••	- ••••••	kingfisher bird, colorful kingfisher, diving kingfisher ••••••
#132 🐦 ••••••	Mynah /ˈmaɪ.nə/ noun ••••••	a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech ••••••	The mynah bird repeated every word I said. ••••••	starling, mimicking bird ••••••	- ••••••	mynah bird, talking mynah, pet mynah ••••••
#133 🪺 ••••••	Nest /nest/ noun ••••••	a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young ••••••	The bird built a nest in the tree. ••••••	roost, den, home ••••••	- ••••••	bird's nest, nest egg, empty nest ••••••
#134 🪶 ••••••	Ostrich /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/ noun ••••••	a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck ••••••	The ostrich is the world's largest bird. ••••••	flightless bird ••••••	flying bird ••••••	ostrich egg, ostrich feather, ostrich farm ••••••
#135 🪿 ••••••	Gander /ˈɡændər/ noun ••••••	male goose ••••••	The gander protected his family from the approaching dog. ••••••	male goose ••••••	goose ••••••	wild gander, gander and goose, aggressive gander ••••••
#136 🦉 ••••••	Owl /aʊl/ noun ••••••	a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak ••••••	The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest. ••••••	night bird, raptor ••••••	- ••••••	wise owl, barn owl, hoot like an owl, owl eyes ••••••
#137 🦜 ••••••	Parrot /ˈpær.ət/ noun ••••••	a tropical bird with a curved beak and often brightly colored feathers that can be taught to speak ••••••	The colorful parrot repeated everything the children said. ••••••	parakeet, cockatoo, macaw ••••••	- ••••••	colorful parrot, talking parrot, pet parrot, parrot cage ••••••
#138 🦚 ••••••	Peahen /ˈpiː.hən/ noun ••••••	female peacock ••••••	The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock. ••••••	female peacock ••••••	peacock ••••••	peahen and peacock, female peahen ••••••
#139 🐔 ••••••	Chicken /ˈtʃɪk.ən/ noun ••••••	a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food ••••••	The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning. ••••••	fowl, hen, rooster, poultry ••••••	- ••••••	fried chicken, chicken breast, chicken coop, free-range chicken ••••••
#140 🐦‍⬛ ••••••	Crow /kroʊ/ noun ••••••	a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call ••••••	The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch. ••••••	raven, blackbird, corvid ••••••	- ••••••	crow's nest, murder of crows, crow call, black crow ••••••
#141 🐦 ••••••	Cuckoo /ˈkʊk.uː/ noun ••••••	a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests ••••••	We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning. ••••••	cuckoo bird ••••••	- ••••••	cuckoo call, cuckoo clock, cuckoo bird, cuckoo sound ••••••
#142 🐦‍⬛ ••••••	Raven /ˈreɪ.vən/ noun ••••••	a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice ••••••	The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly. ••••••	crow, blackbird ••••••	dove, canary ••••••	raven black, raven hair, common raven, raven call ••••••
#143 🦅 ••••••	Vulture /ˈvʌl.tʃər/ noun ••••••	a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion ••••••	The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey. ••••••	scavenger bird, carrion bird ••••••	- ••••••	turkey vulture, vulture culture, circle like a vulture ••••••
#144 🐦‍⬛ ••••••	Water hen /ˈwɔː.tər hen/ noun ••••••	a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands ••••••	The water hen swam gracefully across the pond. ••••••	moorhen, common gallinule, marsh hen ••••••	- ••••••	water hen nest, aquatic water hen, pond water hen ••••••
#145 🪿 ••••••	Goose /ɡuːs/ noun ••••••	large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet ••••••	The goose swam gracefully across the pond. ••••••	waterfowl, bird ••••••	gander ••••••	wild goose, Canada goose, goose feathers, goose down ••••••
#146 🐦 ••••••	Weaver bird /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/ noun ••••••	a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs ••••••	The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest. ••••••	weaver finch, social weaver ••••••	- ••••••	weaver bird nest, weaver bird colony, weaver bird species ••••••
#147 🐦 ••••••	Nightingale /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/ noun ••••••	small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night ••••••	The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight. ••••••	songbird ••••••	- ••••••	nightingale song, singing nightingale ••••••
#148 🦆 ••••••	Beak /biːk/ noun ••••••	the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth ••••••	The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat. ••••••	bill, neb ••••••	- ••••••	sharp beak, hooked beak, beak and claws ••••••
#149 🦆 ••••••	Adjutant /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/ noun ••••••	a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork ••••••	The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water. ••••••	stork, wading bird ••••••	- ••••••	adjutant stork, large adjutant, water adjutant ••••••
#150 🦢 ••••••	Stork /stɔːrk/ noun ••••••	large wading bird with long legs and a long neck ••••••	The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney. ••••••	wading bird, crane ••••••	- ••••••	white stork, stork nest, migrating stork ••••••
#151 🐦‍⬛ ••••••	Woodpecker /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/ noun ••••••	a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes ••••••	The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree. ••••••	pecker bird ••••••	- ••••••	woodpecker sound, woodpecker hole, woodpecker species ••••••
#152 🐦 ••••••	Swallow /ˈswɒl.oʊ/ noun ••••••	a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail ••••••	The swallow built its nest under the roof. ••••••	martin, swift ••••••	- ••••••	barn swallow, swallow nest, migrating swallow ••••••
#153 🪶 ••••••	Wing /wɪŋ/ noun ••••••	one of the two parts of a bird's body that it uses for flying ••••••	The bird spread its wings and flew away. ••••••	pinion, flight feather ••••••	- ••••••	spread wings, wing span, under wing ••••••
#154 🪁 ••••••	Kite /kaɪt/ noun ••••••	a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air ••••••	The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey. ••••••	hawk, bird of prey, raptor ••••••	- ••••••	flying kite, red kite, kite bird ••••••
#155 🐦 ••••••	Jack-daw /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/ noun ••••••	a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence ••••••	The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest. ••••••	crow, corvid ••••••	songbird, finch ••••••	jackdaw nest, jackdaw call, western jackdaw ••••••
#156 🦆 ••••••	Bill /bɪl/ noun ••••••	the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat ••••••	The duck used its bill to filter food from the water. ••••••	beak, neb, rostrum ••••••	- ••••••	duck bill, bird's bill, long bill, flat bill ••••••
#157 🐔 ••••••	Hen /hɛn/ noun ••••••	female chicken ••••••	The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest. ••••••	female chicken ••••••	rooster, cock ••••••	hen house, laying hen, mother hen ••••••
#158 🏗️ ••••••	Crane /kreɪn/ noun ••••••	a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects ••••••	The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge. ••••••	heron, stork ••••••	- ••••••	white crane, crane migration, crane dance, construction crane ••••••
#159 🦆 ••••••	Drake /dreɪk/ noun ••••••	a male duck; a type of waterfowl ••••••	The drake led his family of ducks across the pond. ••••••	male duck, waterfowl ••••••	hen duck, female duck ••••••	mallard drake, drake and hen, drake feathers ••••••
#160 🦜 ••••••	Hornbill /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/ noun ••••••	a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection ••••••	The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch. ••••••	toucan, tropical bird ••••••	- ••••••	great hornbill, hornbill beak, rhinoceros hornbill ••••••
#161 🪶 ••••••	Cage /keɪdʒ/ noun ••••••	a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals ••••••	The parrot lives in a large cage. ••••••	enclosure, pen, coop ••••••	freedom, wild ••••••	bird cage, cage door, golden cage ••••••
#162 🐓 ••••••	Cock /kɒk/ noun ••••••	an adult male chicken ••••••	The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up. ••••••	rooster, cockerel ••••••	hen ••••••	cock crow, fighting cock, cock of the walk ••••••
#163 🦜 ••••••	Cockatoo /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/ noun ••••••	a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered ••••••	The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest. ••••••	crested parrot ••••••	- ••••••	cockatoo crest, cockatoo species, pet cockatoo ••••••
#164 🦆 ••••••	Diver /ˈdaɪ.vər/ noun ••••••	a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish ••••••	The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish. ••••••	loon, grebe, diving duck ••••••	- ••••••	great northern diver, red-throated diver, diving bird, water diver ••••••
#165 🐦 ••••••	Sky-Lark /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/ noun ••••••	a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky ••••••	The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow. ••••••	lark, songbird ••••••	owl, vulture ••••••	skylark song, skylark flight, meadow skylark ••••••
#166 🦆 ••••••	Duck /dʌk/ noun ••••••	a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill ••••••	The duck swam gracefully across the lake. ••••••	waterfowl, waterbird ••••••	- ••••••	rubber duck, sitting duck, duck pond, wild duck ••••••
#167 🦅 ••••••	Eagle /ˈiː.ɡəl/ noun ••••••	large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons ••••••	The eagle soared high above the mountains. ••••••	bird of prey, raptor ••••••	- ••••••	bald eagle, golden eagle, eagle eye ••••••
#168 🕊️ ••••••	Gull /ɡʌl/ noun ••••••	a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers ••••••	The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water. ••••••	seagull, sea bird ••••••	- ••••••	seagull, white gull, flying gull ••••••
#169 🦩 ••••••	Heron /ˈherən/ noun ••••••	large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish ••••••	The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish. ••••••	wading bird, crane ••••••	- ••••••	great heron, blue heron, heron fishing ••••••
#170 🦚 ••••••	Peacock /ˈpiː.kɒk/ noun ••••••	a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan ••••••	The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention. ••••••	peafowl ••••••	- ••••••	peacock feathers, peacock display, proud as a peacock, peacock dance ••••••
#171 🕊️ ••••••	Pigeon /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/ noun ••••••	a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities ••••••	The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk. ••••••	dove, rock dove, columba ••••••	- ••••••	carrier pigeon, homing pigeon, pigeon hole, clay pigeon ••••••
#172 🦜 ••••••	Parakeet /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/ noun ••••••	a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet ••••••	The green parakeet learned to say hello. ••••••	budgie, small parrot, budgerigar ••••••	- ••••••	pet parakeet, green parakeet, talking parakeet ••••••
#173 🐦 ••••••	Sparrow /ˈspæroʊ/ noun ••••••	small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns ••••••	The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch. ••••••	small bird, finch ••••••	- ••••••	house sparrow, sparrow nest, sparrow flock ••••••
#174 🪶 ••••••	Feather /ˈfeð.ər/ noun ••••••	one of the light structures that cover a bird's body ••••••	The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers. ••••••	plume, quill ••••••	- ••••••	bird feather, feather pillow, light as a feather ••••••
#175 🦢 ••••••	Swan /swɒn/ noun ••••••	a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage ••••••	The elegant swan glided silently across the water. ••••••	waterbird, waterfowl ••••••	- ••••••	swan song, swan dive, black swan, mute swan ••••••
#176 🦅 ••••••	Hawk /hɔːk/ noun ••••••	a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting ••••••	The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey. ••••••	raptor, bird of prey ••••••	prey bird ••••••	hawk eye, hawk hunting, hawk species ••••••
#177 🐣 ••••••	Nestling /ˈnes.lɪŋ/ noun ••••••	a young bird that has not yet left its nest ••••••	The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms. ••••••	chick, baby bird, fledgling ••••••	adult bird, mature bird ••••••	hungry nestling, baby nestling, nestling care, nestling feeding ••••••
#178 🐦 ••••••	Martin /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/ noun ••••••	small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing ••••••	The martin built its nest under the bridge. ••••••	swallow ••••••	- ••••••	purple martin, house martin, martin colony ••••••
#179 🦇 ••••••	Bat /bæt/ noun ••••••	a flying mammal that is active at night and uses echolocation to navigate ••••••	The bat flew out of the cave at sunset. ••••••	flying mammal, chiropteran ••••••	- ••••••	flying bat, night bat, cave bat ••••••

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