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bird flu
(Encyclopedia)bird flu: see influenza.Bird Island
(Encyclopedia)Bird Island: see Aves Island.bird sanctuary
(Encyclopedia)bird sanctuary: see wildlife refuge. ...Bird Woman
(Encyclopedia)Bird Woman: see Sacajawea.snake-bird
(Encyclopedia)snake-bird: see darter.reed bird
(Encyclopedia)reed bird: see bobolink.surf bird
(Encyclopedia)surf bird: see shore bird.umbrella bird
(Encyclopedia)umbrella bird: see cotinga.song, bird
(Encyclopedia)song, bird: see birdsong.secretary bird
(Encyclopedia)secretary bird, common name for a long-legged African bird, Sagittarius serpentarius, related to the hawk and about 4 ft (122 cm) tall. Its crest of black feathers suggested the quill pens behind the ...Browse by Subject
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