game bird
noun
: a bird that may be legally hunted according to the laws especially of a state of the U.S.
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From March 7-9, the two organizations expect more than 25,000 members and supporters to make the pilgrimage to Kansas City to transform it into a Mecca for gun dog lovers and game bird aficionados.
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Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Those who observe sick chickens, turkeys, game birds, pigeons, guinea fowl or domestic ducks or geese should contact the Department of Agricultural Resources’ Division of Animal Health.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
Because there’s no active crane hunting season — sandhills aren’t even defined as a game bird in the state — farmers are left with two options.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
Calmer moments are depicted; game birds relax beneath pomegranate trees and next to budding roses.
—George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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Chris Dorsey, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Those who observe sick chickens, turkeys, game birds, pigeons, guinea fowl or domestic ducks or geese should contact the Department of Agricultural Resources’ Division of Animal Health.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 29 Jan. 2025
Because there’s no active crane hunting season — sandhills aren’t even defined as a game bird in the state — farmers are left with two options.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2025
Calmer moments are depicted; game birds relax beneath pomegranate trees and next to budding roses.
—George Nelson For Artnews, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Game bird.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20bird. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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