Passerine Birds: English Vocabulary List

a small songbird with a plump body and long tail, common in Eurasia and Africa, which feeds on insects

"A titmouse hangs upside down while searching for food."

"The titmouse is a small active bird that stores food in tree bark for later consumption."

a small fast-flying bird with pointed wings and tail and a short bill, which feeds on insects

"The swallow flew south."

"The swallow returned early in spring to rebuild its nest."

a mid-sized North American bird with blue plumage that feeds on wild fruits or insects

"Bluebirds return to the same nesting box every year."

"The bluebird's population declined dramatically due to competition from introduced house sparrows and starlings."

a small North American blackbird with black and orange plumage and a pointed bill

"The oriole weaves a hanging nest that looks like a sock."

"The oriole builds a hanging bag shaped nest woven from plant fibers at the tip of branches."

a European passerine of the crow family with bright plumage which is blue on the wings

"The jay screeches loudly to warn other birds of danger."

"The jay is known for its intelligence and ability to mimic the calls of other bird species."

a small Eurasian songbird of the bunting family, the male of which has yellow and brown plumage

"The yellowhammer has a distinctive yellow head and breast."

"The yellowhammer's bright yellow head and chest make it easy to identify in open countryside."

a common passerine with brownish plumage that is recognized by its call while flying

"The skylark rises high into the air while singing continuously."

"The skylark sings while hovering high in the air during its spectacular ascending flight display."

a small passerine with a relatively long tail that has brown feathers

"The pipit walks on the ground rather than hopping like other birds."

"The pipit is a small brown bird that bobs its tail constantly while walking on the ground."

a mid-sized passerine with dark plumage that is common in Europe

"Starlings fly in large flocks."

"Starlings form enormous murmurations at dusk swirling in synchronized patterns before settling to roost."

a North American songbird with a blue crest and blue feathers on the back

"The blue jay sang loudly."

"The striking blue jay perched on the branch, its crest held high."

a southern Asian passerine with dark plumage that can imitate human speech

"The pet mynah learned to say several words."

"The mynah bird learned to mimic the sound of the telephone ringing confusing the household for weeks."

a small short-winged passerine with brown plumage and a distinct call

"The wren has short wings."

"The tiny wren, a passerine with short wings, perched on the branch and let out its distinct, cheerful call."

an American migratory songbird which is red on the breast and underpart

"The robin sang early in the morning."

"The robin pulled a long worm from the wet lawn and fed it to its hungry chicks."

a large bird with black feathers and a loud unpleasant call

"A crow sat on the fence."

"Crows are intelligent birds and often gather in large groups."

a small common songbird with grayish brown plumage that feeds on seeds or insects

"A sparrow perched on the fence."

"The house sparrow built its nest under the roof eaves safely sheltered from rain and predators."

a North American songbird with a long tail and grayish plumage that is known for its ability to copy the calls of other birds

"The mockingbird imitated the sound of a car alarm."

"The mockingbird imitated the songs of a dozen different bird species from its perch on the telephone wire."

a small black-and-gray passerine of the crow family that steals shiny objects

"Jackdaws are intelligent birds that recognize human faces."

"The jackdaw is a highly social bird that mates for life and remains with its partner."

a bird belonging to the family Emberizidae, characterized by its stout bill, small body and a stubby tail

"The painted bunting displays brilliant blue red and green feathers."

"The bunting family includes brightly colored species like the indigo bunting and painted bunting."