: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
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Another wave of avian flu in the U.S. has cut into egg-laying flocks.
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
More avian species have been spotted at the Village Creek Drying Beds than anywhere else in Tarrant County, according to eBird, an online database maintained by Cornell University.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Some worry about the spread of avian flu, others are concerned that the birds will eat too much of their valuable crops.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2025
With roughly 500 avian species recorded across the state, Florida serves as one of North America’s top destinations for birdwatching, drawing visitors each year to sites like Merritt Island and Everglades National Park.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2025
More avian species have been spotted at the Village Creek Drying Beds than anywhere else in Tarrant County, according to eBird, an online database maintained by Cornell University.
—Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
Some worry about the spread of avian flu, others are concerned that the birds will eat too much of their valuable crops.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 7 Aug. 2025
With roughly 500 avian species recorded across the state, Florida serves as one of North America’s top destinations for birdwatching, drawing visitors each year to sites like Merritt Island and Everglades National Park.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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“Avian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avian. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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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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