: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
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Numerous avian and other wildlife species in Florida need you as a citizen scientist.
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Joe Murphy, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
This avian tunnel stands for the immaterial and intuitive connectivity that has persisted in Urbano’s work ever since.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Despite widespread transmission of avian flu among wild bird species, transmission to songbirds and typical feeder visitors has remained low.
—George Petras, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The cause remains unknown, though Sheehan speculated avian flu could be responsible.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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Joe Murphy, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
This avian tunnel stands for the immaterial and intuitive connectivity that has persisted in Urbano’s work ever since.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Despite widespread transmission of avian flu among wild bird species, transmission to songbirds and typical feeder visitors has remained low.
—George Petras, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The cause remains unknown, though Sheehan speculated avian flu could be responsible.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Avian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avian. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən 
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
Medical Definition
avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
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