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What are female birds called?

Female birds are generally referred to as hens, although this term is often specific to species like chickens. For most other birds, the female is simply called a female bird or the species name (e.g., female sparrow, female eagle). Some species have specific terms for males and females, such as:

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Doe for female deer-like birds (e.g., female pheasant)

Queen for some bird species like the queen bee-eater

But in most cases, the general term “female” applies to birds.

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