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birds in captivity

[/bɜrdz ɪn kæpˈtɪvɪti/]
noun
pássaros em cativeiro
1. Birds that are held, confined, or kept in controlled environments such as cages, aviaries, zoos, or sanctuaries, rather than living in their natural wild habitats
The zoo has many birds in captivity, including eagles and parrots.
O zoológico tem muitos pássaros em cativeiro, incluindo águias e papagaios.
2. Birds that have been domesticated or are kept by humans for purposes such as breeding, study, display, or companionship
Birds in captivity require proper care and adequate space to maintain their health.
Pássaros em cativeiro exigem cuidados adequados e espaço suficiente para manter sua saúde.
Synonyms
caged birdscaptive birdsconfined birdsaviary birdspássaros enjauladospássaros cativos
Antonyms
wild birdsfree birdsbirds in the wildpássaros selvagenspássaros em liberdade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pássaros em cativeiro
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
pássaros em cativeiro
standard usage with common reference to pet birds
São Paulo
pássaros em cativeiro
standard usage, often used in context of animal welfare
Portugal
aves em cativeiro
more formal; 'aves' is preferred over 'pássaros' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

caged bird syndrome - metaphorical reference to restricted freedom
bird in a gilded cage - luxurious captivity
pássaro preso na gaiola - trapped bird in a cage
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