woodland bird

Feathered forest dweller

A woodland bird is any bird species that primarily inhabits forests or wooded areas, depending on trees for nesting, feeding, or shelter.

The term appears in field guides and conservation contexts: The property provides habitat for various woodland birds.

Common examples include woodpeckers, owls, and warblers.

Related

wren · finch · feathered friend · nest · tree hollow · nesting season · chirping · dawn chorus · canopy · undergrowth · leaf litter · forest floor · perch · feathers · flutter · branch · oak · birdsong

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habitat type

woodland birdseabird

Ocean-dwelling winged creature

shorebird · marine bird · coastal bird · wading bird · waterfowl

domestication status

woodland birdpoultry

Birds raised for food

chicken

Family

wood, land, woods, wooden, woodsy, woodwork, woodsman, wooded, lands

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