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Meanings of birdsong in English

Portuguese
canto

The characteristic sound produced by a bird.

canto
Usage of birdsong in English
1
The central courtyard echoes to the sound of running water and birdsong.
The Guardian
2
From the coppiced stand behind them came evening birdsong, sounding strangely plaintive.
Forge of Darkness
3
Even then, at that time of night, the birdsong guided my drive.
The South African
4
There is the sound of laughter and birdsong here in the city.
The story of stuff
5
The sound of the horses was louder, drowning out the early birdsong.
Oracle's Queen
6
The spring survey compared birdsong in the controlled zone and neighbouring bush.
Radio NZ
7
The birdsong is momentarily replaced by the happy echo of children's playtime.
The Irish Times
8
Instead we have privacy, birdsong and unimpeded views over the surrounding trees.
The Guardian
9
The Florian ended his prayers with a short, sweet melody, like birdsong.
Halo Cryptum
10
Being talked at by the twins was like being deafened by birdsong.
The evolutionary void
11
I wrote about the silence, about the slow pace and the birdsong.
Independent.ie
12
Not even birdsong, the echo of children playing or a dog barking.
The panic zone
13
Dense vegetation alive with birdsong clings to the face of Humphrey Head.
The Guardian
14
One aspect was a possible change in birdsong, also the effect on breeding.
The Irish Times
15
Hauser and McDermott say birdsong is a different kettle of fish.
Human
16
Peaceful, with the soothing sounds of birdsong and gently moving water.
The Irish Times
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Translations for birdsong
Portuguese
canto
Birdsong through the time
Birdsong across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common