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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Male warblers, like other songbirds, sing vociferously in spring.
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Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Old bottles make charming, functional bird feeders that invite songbirds and other winged visitors into your garden.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
These gorgeous songbirds have specific eating and nesting preferences.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Perfect for natural areas, this showy wildflower attracts butterflies, songbirds, and other pollinators.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Old bottles make charming, functional bird feeders that invite songbirds and other winged visitors into your garden.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
These gorgeous songbirds have specific eating and nesting preferences.
—Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
Perfect for natural areas, this showy wildflower attracts butterflies, songbirds, and other pollinators.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
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songbird
noun
song·bird
-ˌbərd
: a bird that utters a series of musical tones
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