: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
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The peppered bird seed is perfectly safe for our avian friends, but rodents really don’t like it.
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Joan Morris, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
The increasing number of outbreaks of avian flu on US farms has made eggs an expensive - and rare - commodity.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
As the global avian extinction crisis accelerates, the loss of large-bodied birds is destroying local biodiversity and ecology, and eroding the cultural memory of Indigenous Peoples.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Plant Natives Make your backyard or front lawn a haven for many avian species simply by choosing the right plants.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
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Joan Morris, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
The increasing number of outbreaks of avian flu on US farms has made eggs an expensive - and rare - commodity.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
As the global avian extinction crisis accelerates, the loss of large-bodied birds is destroying local biodiversity and ecology, and eroding the cultural memory of Indigenous Peoples.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Plant Natives Make your backyard or front lawn a haven for many avian species simply by choosing the right plants.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Avian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avian. Accessed 7 Mar. 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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