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bird band
noun
- a band put on a bird's leg to identify it for observations about its range, behavior, longevity, migration patterns, etc.
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- bird bander noun
- bird banding noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of bird band1
An Americanism dating back to 1935–40
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Example Sentences
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The owl, a female, was identified by a bird band placed on its leg before the bird was released from rehab.
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"Well," said Mr. Robin Redbreast, "if the bird band isn't to be the finest in the land, at least we'll make a cheerful noise!"
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Ankle bracelet – what a great way to describe a bird band, or, as it is called outside the United States, a ring.
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