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Nonpasserine

Definition:

Adjective: (ornithology) Not belonging to the order Passeriformes; not of or relating to perching birds.

Noun: (ornithology) Any bird that is not a perching bird; a non-passerine bird.

Senses and Usages:

1. Adjective Sense: Nonpasserine birds have unique physical characteristics and typically include birds such as ducks, pigeons, and eagles.
2. Noun Sense: Many nonpasserines are excellent swimmers and have webbed feet to aid them in their aquatic lifestyle.

Sample Sentences:

1. The penguin, being a nonpasserine bird, uses its flippers to swim gracefully underwater.
2. Ornithologists study both passerine and nonpasserine species to better understand avian diversity.
3. The nonpasserine birds of prey, like the majestic eagle, showcase impressive hunting techniques.
4. Some nonpasserines, such as flamingos, have uniquely adapted bills to filter-feed on plankton.

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