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aviary

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/ˈeɪviˌɛri/
Forms:aviaries
1

a large cage or building where birds are kept

  • She visited the aviary to observe tropical birds in their natural-like habitat.
  • The aviary was filled with the sounds of chirping and fluttering wings.
  • Scientists study bird behavior inside the controlled environment of the aviary.
  • The aviary is designed to mimic the birds' natural environment as closely as possible.
  • He spent hours in the aviary sketching different bird species.