rare birds
Seldom-seen avians
Rare birds are uncommon or unusual people—those who stand out from the crowd through distinctive qualities or scarcity: Honest politicians are rare birds these days.
The phrase draws on birdwatching, where spotting an uncommon species is noteworthy.
It can express admiration or simply note unusualness: She's a rare bird—a programmer who writes clear documentation.
- kakapoFlightless New Zealand parrot
- endangeredAt risk of extinction
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- breeding programManaged reproduction for traits
- honeycreeperNectar-drinking tropical bird
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- birdsrobin, crow, eagle, owl, duck
- birdwatchingbirders, birdwatchers, ornithologists, binoculars, field guides
- wildlife rangeshabitat, breeding ground, native range, natural habitat, species range
- bird miscellany
rare birdscommon folk
Ordinary members of society
average Joes · ordinary people · dime a dozen · the masses · conformists
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