: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
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Too many sea cliffs have fallen bird-silent in recent years, but here there was abundant avian life.
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Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Joe Liebezelt is a staff scientist and avian conservation manager with the Bird Alliance of Oregon.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Knowing what to avoid in bird feeders is essential to keeping avian visitors healthy and nourished.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Numerous avian and other wildlife species in Florida need you as a citizen scientist.
—Joe Murphy, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Moss, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
Joe Liebezelt is a staff scientist and avian conservation manager with the Bird Alliance of Oregon.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
Knowing what to avoid in bird feeders is essential to keeping avian visitors healthy and nourished.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Numerous avian and other wildlife species in Florida need you as a citizen scientist.
—Joe Murphy, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Avian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avian. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən 
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
Medical Definition
avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
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