Small birds

يناير 22nd, 2008

Arabic words for “bird” include طير (tayr), which is most common and is a generic word. The word عصفور (asfuur) refers to a small bird, such as a house sparrow (عصفور دوري) or in describing such birds as the canary. Canary - Pet Care Guide (uses the word عصفور in describing the canary)
This video, with a song and pictures of various birds, is about عصفور:

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