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Basic Nouns - Birds and Insects

Here you will learn some English nouns related to birds and insects such as "sparrow", "duck", and "crow".

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sparrow
sparrow
[noun]

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

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eagle
eagle
[noun]

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

Ex: With its sharp talons , the eagle effortlessly caught a fish from the river .
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robin
robin
[noun]

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

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owl
owl
[noun]

a type of bird with a round face, large eyes and a loud call that hunts smaller animals mainly during the night

Ex: Conservation efforts are underway to protect owl populations and their habitats from threats such as habitat loss and pesticides .
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pigeon
pigeon
[noun]

a bird with short legs and a short beak which typically has gray and white feathers

Ex: She took a photo of a pigeon sitting on a statue .
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seagull
seagull
[noun]

a grayish white aquatic bird with webbed feet and long wings

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parrot
parrot
[noun]

a tropical bird with bright colors and a curved beak that can be trained to mimic human speech

Ex: He bought a talking parrot that could repeat basic phrases .
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swallow
swallow
[noun]

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

Ex: The children watched in wonder as a flock of swallows performed intricate aerial acrobatics above the meadow .
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goose
goose
[noun]

a waterbird with webbed feet, a long neck, and short beak, which is like a large duck

Ex: In some cultures , geese are considered symbols of loyalty and vigilance , often depicted in folklore and mythology .
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duck
duck
[noun]

a bird with short legs and a wide beak that naturally lives near or on water or is kept by humans for its eggs, meat, or feathers

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ostrich
ostrich
[noun]

a fast and large bird that is flightless and has long legs and a long neck, native to Africa

Ex: Children were excited to see an ostrich at the zoo during their field trip .
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peacock
peacock
[noun]

a male bird with a large shiny colorful tail having eyelike patterns that can be raised for display

Ex: The peacock preened its feathers meticulously , ensuring they remained vibrant and lustrous for courtship displays .
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vulture
vulture
[noun]

a large bird of prey with a bare head, a long neck and weak claws that is famous for scavenging

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woodpecker

a bird with a drill-like beak that makes holes in trees in search of insects to feed on

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hummingbird

a small tropical bird with colorful plumage and a long narrow bill that can sip nectar and hover or fly backwards

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flamingo
flamingo
[noun]

a large aquatic bird with long legs and neck, pink plumage and a broad bill curved downward that lives near warm waters

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swift
swift
[noun]

a small bird with narrow wings that flies high in the sky and is very fast

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canary
canary
[noun]

an African songbird of the finch family with yellow feathers, often kept as a pet

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kingfisher

a small bird with a large crested head, orange and blue plumage and a long beak that uses to catch fish

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chicken
chicken
[noun]

a farm bird that we keep to use its meat and eggs

Ex: The little girl giggled as the chickens pecked at her hand .
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chick
chick
[noun]

a newly-hatched bird, especially a domestic bird

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mockingbird

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

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pelican
pelican
[noun]

a large water bird with a long beak and a throat pouch that has grayish white plumage

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finch
finch
[noun]

a small songbird with a short beak that feeds on seeds and nuts and has different colors

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blue jay
blue jay
[noun]

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

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mynah
mynah
[noun]

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

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falcon
falcon
[noun]

a predatory fast-flying bird that can be trained for hunting

Ex: With a shrill cry , the falcon announced its presence to all who dared to encroach upon its territory .
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crow
crow
[noun]

a large bird with black feathers and a loud unpleasant call

Ex: The crow 's loud cawing call is used for communication with other crows and as a warning signal to potential threats .
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raven
raven
[noun]

a large black bird belonging to the crow family with shiny feathers and a loud unpleasant call

Ex: In Norse mythology , the god Odin was often depicted accompanied by two ravens, Huginn and Muninn , representing thought and memory .
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turkey
turkey
[noun]

a large bird that has a bald head and is often kept for its meat, especially in the US

Ex: In some cultures , turkeys are considered symbols of abundance , gratitude , and family gatherings .
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penguin
penguin
[noun]

a large black-and-white seabird that lives in the Antarctic, and can not fly but uses its wings for swimming

Ex: The penguin's black and white feathers provide camouflage in the water .
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emu
emu
[noun]

a large terrestrial bird that can run fast, originally from Australia

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dove
dove
[noun]

a bird that looks like a pigeon but smaller, the white one of which is the symbol of peace

Ex: The mourners watched in silence as a lone dove alighted on the branch of a nearby tree , offering solace in their time of grief .
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crane
crane
[noun]

a large, long-necked wading bird, typically found in marshes, wetlands, and plains worldwide

Ex: Cranes often nest in wetlands and reed beds .
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swan
swan
[noun]

a large bird that is normally white, has a long neck and lives on or around water

Ex: The swan's majestic wingspan and regal posture make it a captivating sight in flight .
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ant
ant
[noun]

a small insect that lives in a colony

Ex: Ants play a crucial role in the ecosystem by aerating the soil and controlling pests .
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bee
bee
[noun]

a black and yellow insect that collects nectar and produces wax and honey, which can fly and sting

Ex: We need to protect bees as they are essential for a healthy environment .
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butterfly
butterfly
[noun]

a flying insect with a long, thin body and large, typically brightly colored wings

Ex: We learned that butterflies undergo a remarkable transformation from caterpillar to adult .
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mosquito
mosquito
[noun]

a flying insect that bites people and animals and feeds on their blood

Ex: We used citronella candles to keep mosquitoes away during our outdoor picnic .
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beetle
beetle
[noun]

a large, typically black insect, which has a hard case on its back that covers its wings

Ex: We saw a tiny beetle crawling on the leaves during our nature walk .
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fly
fly
[noun]

a small flying insect that has two wings

Ex: The fly quickly darted away when Jane tried to catch it .
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ladybug
ladybug
[noun]

a small flying insect which is usually red with black spots

Ex: The little girl giggled as the friendly ladybug crawled on her finger .
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caterpillar

a long and small wormlike larva of a moth or butterfly that has many limbs

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dragonfly
dragonfly
[noun]

a flying insect with a pair of colorful wings, mostly found around rivers

Ex: Children giggled with delight as they watched a dragonfly land on the tip of a cattail, its slender body glistening with dew.
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cricket
cricket
[noun]

an insect known for its chirping sound, found in grassy areas, mostly active at night

Ex: In some regions , crickets are considered a delicacy and are eaten fried or roasted as a protein-rich snack .
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moth
moth
[noun]

a nocturnal winged insect similar to a butterfly that is attracted to the light

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firefly
firefly
[noun]

a flying insect with a soft body and a tail that shines in the dark

Ex: Firefly populations thrive in areas with clean air and limited light pollution .
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grasshopper

a leaping, flying insect with long back legs that feeds on plants and makes a chirping sound

Ex: The farmer watched warily as a swarm of grasshoppers descended upon his crops , their voracious appetites threatening his livelihood .
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spider
spider
[noun]

a small creature that spins webs to catch insects for food, with eight legs and two fangs by which poison is injected to its prey

Ex: The spider's web glistened in the sunlight , catching small insects .
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flea
flea
[noun]

a small leaping insect that feeds on the blood of humans or other animals, which spreads disease

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bedbug
bedbug
[noun]

a small brownish bug with an oval shape that feeds on the blood of humans or animals, mainly infesting houses and beds

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centipede
centipede
[noun]

an arthropod with many pairs of legs and a pair of poisonous fangs

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cockroach
cockroach
[noun]

a large brown insect with a broad body, wings, long legs and antennae, considered a household pest

Ex: We need to keep the kitchen clean to prevent cockroaches from coming in .
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mantis
mantis
[noun]

a large usually green predatory insect that catches its prey by its forelimbs, which holds motionless in a prayer state

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termite
termite
[noun]

a pale social insect living in hot countries that causes damage to trees and timber

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