The Anatomy of Birds: English Vocabulary List

Explore 3 English words about the anatomy of birds with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.

3 words Animals & Nature — English Vocabulary
gizzard /ˈɡɪzɝd/ noun

the muscular part of a bird's digestive system with thick walls that grinds the food for a better digestion

"Bird's gizzard grinds food."

"The bird's muscular gizzard, containing small stones, effectively grinds the food for easier digestion and nutrient absorption."

wishbone /ˈwɪʃˌboʊn/ noun

a Y-shaped bone between the neck and breast of a bird

"Bird's wishbone broke."

"Two people pull apart the turkey's wishbone and whoever gets the larger piece makes a wish."

claw /ˈkɫɔ/ noun

a sharp and curved nail on the toe of an animal or a bird

"The eagle's claw was sharp and terrifying."

"The cat used its sharp claw to tear the fabric of the sofa while the owner was away."

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