noun
- birds belonging to the order Passeriformes, characterized by feet adapted for perching, including more than half of all bird species
Usage: ornithology; plural form
Examples
- Passerines include familiar birds like robins, sparrows, and crows.
- Most passerines have three toes pointing forward and one backward for gripping branches.
- The ornithologist studied the migration patterns of various passerines.
- Passerines make up the largest order of birds in the world.
- Many passerines are known for their complex songs and calls.
- The garden attracted numerous passerines during the spring migration.