: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
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In the case of avian feather follicle development, changes at the molecular and tissue levels emerge together.
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Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Pigs can be infected by avian, human, and swine influenza strains simultaneously, which makes reassortment especially likely, though the process is not exclusive to pigs.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Indiana Audubon offers urban birding tours for those curious about what avian species live in the city.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Sean Pursley - Audubon Photography Awards 2025 The National Audubon Society has announced the winning bird photos of the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards featuring stunning imagery that highlights the beauty and joy of birds and fascinating avian behaviors.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Anna Demming, Quanta Magazine, 10 Oct. 2025
Pigs can be infected by avian, human, and swine influenza strains simultaneously, which makes reassortment especially likely, though the process is not exclusive to pigs.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Indiana Audubon offers urban birding tours for those curious about what avian species live in the city.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 22 Sep. 2025
Sean Pursley - Audubon Photography Awards 2025 The National Audubon Society has announced the winning bird photos of the 2025 Audubon Photography Awards featuring stunning imagery that highlights the beauty and joy of birds and fascinating avian behaviors.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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“Avian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avian. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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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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