songbird
noun
song·bird
ˈsȯŋ-ˌbərd 
1
a
: a bird that utters a succession of musical tones
b
: an oscine bird
2
: a female singer
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New research has found that some European songbirds appear to call it quits at the end of the breeding season, indicating that socialization also plays a role for avian couples.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 July 2025
After eggs are laid, most songbirds leave the nest within 30 days.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Colorful songbirds known as honeycreepers were once abundant in Hawaii, filling the air with their chipper songs and vibrant plumage.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025
No cotton this time and songbirds be damned — the king of this valley had spoken.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 July 2025
After eggs are laid, most songbirds leave the nest within 30 days.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Colorful songbirds known as honeycreepers were once abundant in Hawaii, filling the air with their chipper songs and vibrant plumage.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025
No cotton this time and songbirds be damned — the king of this valley had spoken.
—Thomas Weddle, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Songbird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/songbird. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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songbird
noun
song·bird
-ˌbərd
: a bird that utters a series of musical tones
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