feathered friends

Our avian neighbors

Feathered friends is a whimsical or affectionate term for birds.

The phrase appears in contexts ranging from birdwatching guides to children's media: Don't forget to put out seed for our feathered friends this winter.

It can sound earnest or ironic depending on tone.

Related

bird sanctuary · avian · bird · wild birds · exotic birds · bird of paradise · flight · songbirds · robin · birdwatching · bird watching · fowl · warblers · mimicry · ornithology · beak · early bird · fledglings

Opposites
body covering/animal type

feathered friendsfurry friends

Hairy companion animals

four-legged friends · fish · mammals · reptiles · house cats

relationship to humans

feathered friendspests

Bothersome insects or animals

vermin · predators · flying rats · dangerous animals

Family

feathered, friends, feather, friend, feathers, feathering, unfeathered, feathery, friendship

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G