鳥類
Meanings
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birds; avian species
A formal or scientific term for birds as a biological class. In everyday conversation, 鳥 (とり) is more common.
About ten thousand species of birds inhabit the world.
Many rare birds can be seen on this island.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に鳥類が生息するbirds inhabit/live in a place
Many species of birds live in this forest.
- 鳥類を保護するto protect birds (as a species/class)
In this area, endangered bird species are being protected.