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American film and television writer and producer
Brian Bird is an American film and television writer and producer. He is best known for his work on Touched by an Angel, Not Easily Broken, Jamaa, Captive
Brian_Bird
2018 film directed by Susanne Bier
Bird Box is a 2018 American post-apocalyptic horror thriller film directed by Susanne Bier and written by Eric Heisserer. Based on the 2014 novel by Josh
Bird_Box_(film)
2013 American romance-drama film
is the sequel to The Ultimate Gift. It is from a screenplay written by Brian Bird and Lisa G. Shillingburg, which is in turn based on the best selling novel
The_Ultimate_Life
Warm-blooded animals with wings and feathers
Birds are a group of warm-blooded vertebrate animals constituting the class Aves, characterised by feathers, toothless beaked jaws, the laying of hard-shelled
Bird
2017 American film
2017 American Christian drama film directed by Jon Gunn and written by Brian Bird, based on a true story and inspired by the 1998 book of the same name
The_Case_for_Christ
Canadian television drama series
name from her Canadian West series and created by Michael Landon Jr. and Brian Bird. The series began airing on the Hallmark Channel in the United States
When_Calls_the_Heart
2015 American film
and written by Brian Bird and Reinhard Denke, based on the non-fiction book Unlikely Angel by Ashley Smith. A true story about Brian Nichols, who escapes
Captive_(2015_film)
2009 American film
romantic comedy-drama film directed by Bill Duke. The film is written by Brian Bird based on T. D. Jakes' 2006 novel of the same name. It stars Taraji P.
Not_Easily_Broken
2026 American film
previous credits include the 2023 faith documentary After Death — with Brian Bird (When Calls the Heart) and Jason Pamer among the producers. Author and
The_Story_of_Everything
seven seasons. Donlon, Brian (September 25, 1991). "New faces try to save 'One Life to Live'". Life. USA Today. p. 3D. Donlon, Brian (October 2, 1991). "'Roseanne'
List_of_Step_by_Step_episodes
Spin-off of When Calls the Heart
Powassan, Ontario, Canada. It is executive produced by Alfonso Moreno, Brian Bird, Brad Krevoy, Susie Belzberg Krevoy, Michael Landon Jr., Amanda Phillips
When_Hope_Calls
American television series
Black Bird is a 2022 American true crime drama miniseries developed by Dennis Lehane, based on the 2010 autobiographical novel In with the Devil: a Fallen
Black_Bird_(miniseries)
2020 novel by Josh Malerman
The novel was also reviewed in the July 2020 issue of Locus. Truitt, Brian. "'Bird Box' redux: Read an exclusive excerpt from Josh Malerman's horror sequel
Malorie_(novel)
Family of birds
New World passerine bird from the family Mimidae. They are best known for the habit of some species mimicking the songs of other birds and the sounds of
Mockingbird
Believe Pictures is an independent production company founded by partners Brian Bird, and Michael Landon, Jr. They have created (or co-created) major films
Believe_Pictures
American basketball player (born 1956)
Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is an American former professional basketball player, coach, and executive in the National Basketball Association
Larry_Bird
Finnish media franchise
Rovio's Angry Birds all hit Google+". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 26 October 2025. Brian, Matt (11 April 2011). "Rovio To Launch Angry Birds Free with Magic
Angry_Birds
2019 film by Steven Soderbergh
High Flying Bird is a 2019 American sports drama film directed by Steven Soderbergh, from a story suggested by André Holland, with the screenplay by Tarell
High_Flying_Bird
American sitcom
troublemaker who was working to improve himself and his self-image; 11-year-old Brian (Matthew Brooks), who had the hardest time dealing with his mother's death;
The Family Man (American TV series)
The_Family_Man_(American_TV_series)
1985 feature film featuring Sesame Street characters
Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird (or simply Follow That Bird) is a 1985 American family musical comedy film directed by Ken Kwapis, and written
Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird
Sesame_Street_Presents:_Follow_That_Bird
American utility company
about 46% of the combined company and will be run by NorthWestern's CEO, Brian Bird. In March, 2003, a class action was filed against Northwestern Corp, claiming
NorthWestern_Energy
Chris Amey, and drummer Brian Finner. Former members of the band include Dave Thompson (guitarist), Jeremy Galda (bassist), Brian Bird (drummer), Brett Hind
High_Holy_Days_(band)
American actress (born 1985)
Word: Generation Q (2019–2023), The Killing of Two Lovers (2020), Black Bird (2022) and The Pitt (2026). Sepideh Moafi was born in September 1985 in a
Sepideh_Moafi
1968 single by the Beach Boys
Bird" features music reworked from Brian's unfinished 1966 composition "Child Is Father of the Man", originally intended for the Smile album. Brian's
Little Bird (The Beach Boys song)
Little_Bird_(The_Beach_Boys_song)
Jamaa, it was directed by Michael Landon, Jr. and screenplay written by Brian Bird. It received 3 nominations at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards. After
Journey_to_Jamaa
2023 American-Spanish film
Bird Box Barcelona is a 2023 post-apocalyptic horror film directed and written by Álex and David Pastor. A spin-off sequel to the 2018 film Bird Box, adapted
Bird_Box_Barcelona
2013 mobile game
Flappy Bird is a 2013 casual mobile game developed by Vietnamese video game artist and programmer Dong Nguyen (Vietnamese: Nguyễn Hà Đông), under his game
Flappy_Bird
1957 studio album by Sonny Rollins
Rollins Plays for Bird is a 1957 album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, recorded for the Prestige label, featuring performances by Rollins with Kenny
Rollins_Plays_for_Bird
Extinct order of birds
Moa (order Dinornithiformes) are an extinct group of flightless birds formerly endemic to New Zealand. During the Late Pleistocene-Holocene, there were
Moa
English rebel and priest (c. 1338–1381)
Ball – sometimes parochial Chaplin at St James' Church, Colchester' by Brian Bird, Rector of Groton James Crossley. 2021. "John Ball and the Peasants' Revolt
John_Ball_(priest)
2000 single by Nelly Furtado
"I'm Like a Bird" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado. It was written by Furtado and produced by Gerald Eaton and Brian West for her
I'm_Like_a_Bird
2017 film by Greta Gerwig
Lady Bird is a 2017 American coming-of-age comedy drama film written and directed by Greta Gerwig in her solo directorial debut, starring Saoirse Ronan
Lady_Bird_(film)
Species of bird
sandvicensis), also known as the nēnē or the Hawaiian goose, is a species of bird endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. The nene is exclusively found in the wild
Nene_(bird)
1987 young-adult novel by Gary Paulsen
novels in the series include The River (1991), Brian's Winter (1996), Brian's Return (1999) and Brian's Hunt (2003). It was first published in September
Hatchet_(novel)
French actress, model, and singer
Riders (1976) "Extract from Zouzou's autobiography, 'Jusqu'à L'aube' | Brian's Birds, Buddies and Betrayers". Pip-the-poodle.tumblr.com. 1964-10-20. Retrieved
Zouzou_(model)
Topics referred to by the same term
Swim-Two-Birds, a 1939 novel by Brian O'Nolan One Stone and Two Birds, a 2005 Taiwanese film Two Birds (album), a 2017 album by Trixie Mattel "Two Birds", a
Two_Birds
17th episode of the 3rd season of Family Guy
grow a beard, which soon becomes the home for a family of endangered birds. "Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows" was written by Allison Adler and directed
Brian Wallows and Peter's Swallows
Brian_Wallows_and_Peter's_Swallows
American jazz saxophonist (1920–1955)
Charles Parker Jr. (August 29, 1920 – March 12, 1955), nicknamed "Bird" or "Yardbird", was an American jazz saxophonist, bandleader, and composer. Parker
Charlie_Parker
1979 film by Terry Jones
after Brian has led the Fifth Legion to the headquarters of the People's Front of Judea, Reg (John Cleese) says "You cunt!! You stupid, bird-brained
Monty_Python's_Life_of_Brian
Women's National Basketball Association team in Seattle, Washington
(2008–present) Sue Bird (2024–present) Bobby Wagner (2025–present) Lin Dunn (2000–2002) Billy McKinney (2002–2003) Karen Bryant (2004–2010) Brian Agler (2011–2014)
Seattle_Storm
Species of bird
but many birds winter to the immediate south. Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It was described by the British naturalist Brian Houghton Hodgson
Scarlet_finch
2008 American TV series or program
Flu Bird Horror is a 2008 television horror Sci Fi Pictures original film written by Tony Daniel and Brian D. Smith, and directed by Leigh Scott. It first
Flu_Bird_Horror
Energy company
about 54% of the combined company and will be run by NorthWestern's CEO, Brian Bird. Since 2008, Black Hills Energy's operation in Pueblo has been challenged
Black_Hills_Corporation
1983 television film directed by Jon Stone
voice of Telly Monster was Brian Muehl, Martin P. Robinson re-dubbed Telly's lines for the 2004 VHS and DVD releases when Big Bird goes to China. Also, it
Big_Bird_in_China
Perching birds of the order Passeriformes
any bird of the order Passeriformes (/ˈpæsərɪfɔːrmiːz/; from Latin passer 'sparrow' and formis '-shaped'), which includes more than half of all bird species
Passerine
Native American clan leader and slave trader
corruption of Pa-ni-wa-tsi, meaning "Little Master of Our Water". Utah Brian Bird sculpted a monument to Chief Peteetneet in 1993, which stands at the front
Chief_Peteetneet
Character on Sesame Street
Bird went to get the others, leading everyone else to believe Snuffy was simply an imaginary friend. After Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird,
Mr._Snuffleupagus
American music group (2003–2014)
"As a duo, Brown Bird loves touring together". Amarillo Globe-News. Brian Bake (December 15, 2011). "How Now Brown Bird - Brown Bird now light as a feather
Brown_Bird
Brand of imitation custard powder
Bird's Custard is the brand name for the original powdered, egg-free imitation custard powder, now owned by Premier Foods. Custard powder and instant custard
Bird's_Custard
2000 American film
For the Birds is a 2000 American animated short film produced by Pixar and written and directed by Ralph Eggleston. It won the Academy Award for Best
For_the_Birds_(film)
Grouping of Aboriginal peoples in Western Australia
2011, pp. 34–35. Tindale 1974, p. 224. WDLAC 2019. Bird, Douglas W.; Bird, Rebecca Bliege; Codding, Brian F.; Taylor, Nyalangka. "A Landscape Architecture
Martu_people
Birds that cannot fly
Flightless birds are birds that cannot fly, as they have, through evolution, lost the ability. There are over 60 extant species, including the well-known
Flightless_bird
Species of bird
Hodgson's hawk-eagle, is a large bird of prey native to Asia. The latter name is in reference to the naturalist, Brian Houghton Hodgson, who described
Mountain_hawk-eagle
2008 single by Iron & Wine
"Flightless Bird, American Mouth" is a song recorded by the American singer-songwriter Iron & Wine. The song was released on December 11, 2008 through
Flightless Bird, American Mouth
Flightless_Bird,_American_Mouth
Southern Washington stratovolcano
February 18, 2016. Barker, Brian. "Bird Creek Meadows Trail". Portland Monthly Magazine. Retrieved April 25, 2013. "Bird Creek Meadows". WTA. Retrieved
Mount_Adams_(Washington)
Species of bird
the Kande Bhyakur, literally translated "thorny bird". It was first scientifically described by Brian Houghton Hodgson in the mid-19th century, then never
Spiny_babbler
Methods to eliminate or deter pest birds from landing, roosting and nesting
Bird control or bird abatement involves the methods to eliminate or deter birds from landing, roosting and nesting. Methods of bird control (often called
Bird_control
2007 film by Brad Bird
comedy-drama film written and directed by Brad Bird, from a story by Jan Pinkava, Jim Capobianco and Bird. Produced by Pixar Animation Studios for Walt
Ratatouille_(film)
Genus of birds
Checklist of the Birds of the World. Vol. 1: Non-passerines (4th ed.). Eastbourne, UK: Aves Press. p. 240. ISBN 978-0-9568611-0-8. Hodgson, Brian Houghton (1836)
Nisaetus
Species of bird
The Indian blue robin (Larvivora brunnea) is a small bird found in the Indian subcontinent. Formerly considered a thrush, it is now considered one of the
Indian_blue_robin
British actor (born 1959)
Brian Bovell (born 26 October 1959) is an English theatre, television and film actor. His roles include Rob Thatcher in The Bill, Bishop John Thornber
Brian_Bovell
Cave diving explorer
Brian Kakuk is a cave diver known for underwater cave exploration and preservation efforts in the Bahamas, where he has lived since 1988. Kakuk has dived
Brian_Kakuk
American rock band
California, in 1961. The group's founding members consisted of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine
The_Beach_Boys
Extinct genus of birds
antiquus is a species of extinct bird of uncertain affinities from the Oligocene of New Zealand. It was described by Brian Marples in 1946 from fossil material
Manu_antiquus
Suborder of birds
A songbird is a bird belonging to the suborder Passeri of the perching birds. Another name that is sometimes seen as the scientific or vernacular name
Songbird
Topics referred to by the same term
nonfiction by Michael J. Piore Birds of Passage (1981) novel by Bernice Rubens Birds of Passage (1983) novel by Brian Castro Bird of Passage: Recollections
Bird_of_Passage
Species of owl
nests in holes in trees, especially Mahua trees, during February to April. BirdLife International (2021). "Otus sunia". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Oriental_scops_owl
American baseball player (born 1995)
Jacob Timothy Bird (born December 4, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He debuted
Jake_Bird_(baseball)
Genus of birds
The grandala (Grandala coelicolor) is a species of bird in the thrush family Turdidae. It is the only species in the genus Grandala. It is an insectivore
Grandala
American soccer player
Tulsa's 2023 season. He was in a relationship with Morgan Brian from 2013 to 2015. In 2024, Bird joined Davenport & Co. as an associate financial advisor
Eric_Bird
North American bird in the family Columbidae
dove (Zenaida macroura) is a member of the dove family, Columbidae. The bird is also known as the American mourning dove, the rain dove, and colloquially
Mourning_dove
Species of bird
The silver-eared mesia (Leiothrix argentauris) is a species of bird from South East Asia. The species was once placed in the large Old World babbler family
Silver-eared_mesia
Brad Bird is a filmmaker, animator, and voice actor. He has had a career spanning over four decades in both television, animation and live-action films
Brad_Bird_filmography
Species of bird
The crow-billed drongo (Dicrurus annectens) is a species of bird in the family Dicruridae. It is native to moist tropical forests of southeastern Asia
Crow-billed_drongo
American rapper (1967–2020)
Richard Johnson, better known by his stage name Tweedy Bird Loc, was an American rapper. Johnson and producer Ronnie M. Phillips organized the hip-hop
Tweedy_Bird_Loc
Seasonal movement of birds
Bird migration is a seasonal movement of some birds between breeding and wintering grounds that occurs twice a year. It is typically between northern
Bird_migration
American puppeteer
Muppets The Song of the Cloud Forest – Additional Muppets Big Bird in Japan – Barkley "Brian Meehl". Baker & Taylor Author Biographies. January 2000. Retrieved
Brian_Meehl
American baseball player (1954–2009)
(/ˈfɪdrɪtʃ/ FID-rich; August 14, 1954 – April 13, 2009), nicknamed "the Bird", was an American professional baseball pitcher who played five seasons in
Mark_Fidrych
2019 British film
indicating "mixed or average" reviews. "Worst of all, “Earthquake Bird” is just dull." Brian Tallerico, RogerEbert.com Groves, Don (May 18, 2003). "Spice Factory
Earthquake_Bird
Species of bird
The king bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus regius) is a passerine bird of the Paradisaeidae (bird-of-paradise) family. It is considered by the IOC checklist
King_bird-of-paradise
Video game series
Angry Birds is a video game franchise created by Jaako Iisalo for Rovio Entertainment. It centers around a flock of birds rivalling against a civilisation
List of Angry Birds video games
List_of_Angry_Birds_video_games
Species of bird
Asiatic Researches. 18 (2): 178–186. BirdLife Species Factsheet Hodgson, Brian Houghton (1844). "Catalogue of Nipalese Birds, collected between 1824 and 1844
Rufous-necked_hornbill
Family of aquatic flightless birds
Penguins are a group of flightless semi-aquatic sea birds which live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere. Only one species, the Galapagos penguin
Penguin
Group of birds
(2011-06-21). "Mystery bird: Ethiopian catbird, Parophasma galinieri". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-04-22. Barber, Brian R.; Martínez-Gómez
Catbird
Bird of prey species of North America
The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is a bird of prey found in North America. A sea eagle, it has two known subspecies and forms a species pair with
Bald_eagle
Genus of birds
ympev.2010.07.008. PMID 20656044. Hodgson, Brian Houghton (1845). "Abstract of a paper on Nepalese birds". Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London
Tarsiger
British actor (born 1952)
Brian George (born 1 July 1952) is a British actor. George was born on 27 July 1952 in Nahariya, Israel, to Mizrahi Jewish parents of Indian-Jewish and
Brian_George
Species of bird
The red-tailed minla (Minla ignotincta) is a passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It is the only species in the genus Minla. It is found in the
Red-tailed_minla
Species of bird
The brown bullfinch (Pyrrhula nipalensis) is a species of bird in the true finch family, Fringillidae. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Malaysia, Myanmar
Brown_bullfinch
Species of bird
naturalist Brian Hodgson in 1837. The specific epithet sundara is a Latinised version of the Hindi word sundar, meaning "beautiful". The bird has also been
Rufous-bellied_niltava
Species of bird
(Actinodura cyanouroptera), also known as the blue-winged siva, is a species of bird in the family Leiothrichidae. It has in the past been placed in the genus
Blue-winged_minla
Species of bird
distinguishable from adult birds by white spots found across their body (head, wing and breast) and presence of a few brown feather. The bird exhibits specific
Fork-tailed_drongo-cuckoo
Species of bird
which are visible in flight. The species is known for its ability to mimic bird calls and other types of sound, including artificial and electronic noises
Northern_mockingbird
Species of bird
catbird, is a medium-sized North American and Central American perching bird of the mimid family. It is the only member of the "catbird" genus Dumetella
Gray_catbird
Species of bird
Sanctuary, East Sikkim, India. Golden-naped Finch at Lava, West Bengal, India BirdLife International (2016). "Pyrrhoplectes epauletta". IUCN Red List of Threatened
Golden-naped_finch
Scottish journalist, TV news presenter (born 1962)
Kilbride. In 2012, Bird had sections of her small and large intestine removed after suffering a rare bowel condition. Cox, Brian (2006). Fizzers: Famous
Jackie_Bird
Family of songbirds
JSTOR 4160543. Brian, P.W. (1955). Bird Navigation. Cambridge University Press. pp. 57–58. Retrieved 2009-03-01. "More than just a bird". Korea.net. Forbes
Swallow
American stage, film / TV actor (born 1987)
Measure for Measure and The Judgment of Paris. In 2013, he starred in Sweet Bird of Youth by Tennessee Williams opposite Kim Cattrall at The Old Vic in the
Seth_Numrich
Species of bird
The house swift looks quite similar to the little swift. It is a small bird, but a medium-sized swift, with a wingspan of 12.5-14.5 cm. Its body size
House_swift
Genus of birds
a member of this genus. The genus was introduced by English naturalist Brian Houghton Hodgson in 1837 with the type species as Ninox nipalensis, a junior
Ninox
BRIAN BIRD
BRIAN BIRD
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Celtic, Chinese, Christian, English, French, Gaelic, German, Indian, Irish, Jamaican, Lebanese, Swiss
Honourable; Form of Brian; Strength; Noble; Virtuous; High Hill
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, derived from Irish Brian, BRYAN means "high hill."
Female
Slovene
Slovene name BRINA means "protector."
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Uryan, URIAN means "light."
Male
English
 Old French derogatory byname derived from the Old Occitan word brian, BRIAN means "maggot." Compare with another form of Brian.
Boy/Male
Celtic
Brave; Virtuous. Famous Bearers: Canadian singer Brian Adams and British singer Bryan Ferry.
Girl/Female
American, British, Celtic, English
Strong; She Ascends; Female Version of Brian
Male
Irish
 Irish name derived from Celtic Brigonos, BRIAN means "high hill." Compare with another form of Brian.
Male
Norwegian
 Norwegian form of Latin Adrianus, ARIAN means "from Hadria." Compare with another form of Arian.
Girl/Female
Celtic English
Strong. She ascends. Feminine of Brian.
Male
English
 Short form of English Brandon, BRAN means "broom-covered hill," and other names beginning with Bran-. Compare with other forms of Bran.
Girl/Female
Irish
“noble, virtuous.†The feminine of Brian.
Male
Arthurian
, (king; raven); Bran the Blessed.
Female
Irish
Feminine form of Irish Brian, BRIANA means "high hill."
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Noble, Virtuous. The feminine of Brian
Male
English
Anglicized form of Middle Welsh Urien, ORIAN means "privileged birth."
Male
English
English unisex name derived from the plant name briar, from Old English brer, BRIAR means "prickly bush."
Male
Irish
Variant spelling of Irish Brian, BRION means "high hill."
Girl/Female
African, American, Christian, Gaelic, Indian
Noble; Virtuous; The Feminine of Brian; High Hill; Force; Strength
Male
French
 French form of Irish Brian, BRIANT means "high hill." Compare with another form of Briant.
BRIAN BIRD
BRIAN BIRD
Boy/Male
Tamil
Vishwajit | விஷà¯à®µà®œà¯€à®¤Â
Conqueror of the world, Who has won the world
Girl/Female
Indian
Looking Princess
Female
Swiss
, God's oath.
Male
English
Variant spelling of English unisex Lesley, LESLY means "garden of hollies."
Biblical
island of the palm-tree;palm-coast, palm tree;
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Sanskrit
Pure Holy Water
Boy/Male
Greek American Irish
Lord.
Girl/Female
Basque Latin
Strong.
Boy/Male
Anglo, British, English, German
Brave Ruler
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Ruston.Norwegian : habitational name from any of several farmsteads in eastern Norway named from rust ‘slope with trees’, ‘hill’, ‘ridge’.
BRIAN BIRD
BRIAN BIRD
BRIAN BIRD
BRIAN BIRD
BRIAN BIRD
n.
Alt. of Briar
a.
Of or pertaining to the iris.
n.
The affections; fancy; imagination.
n.
A plant with a slender woody stem bearing stout prickles; especially, species of Rosa, Rubus, and Smilax.
v. t.
To conceive; to understand.
n.
A fine, white, somewhat friable clay; also, the ore contained in a mixture of clay and pebbles.
n.
The whitish mass of soft matter (the center of the nervous system, and the seat of consciousness and volition) which is inclosed in the cartilaginous or bony cranium of vertebrate animals. It is simply the anterior termination of the spinal cord, and is developed from three embryonic vesicles, whose cavities are connected with the central canal of the cord; the cavities of the vesicles become the central cavities, or ventricles, and the walls thicken unequally and become the three segments, the fore-, mid-, and hind-brain.
n.
The middle segment of the brain; the mesencephalon. See Brain.
n.
See Prian.
n.
Brain power.
n.
Same as Brier.
n.
Fig.: Anything sharp or unpleasant to the feelings.
n.
The brain.
imp. & p. p.
of Brain
n.
The organ or seat of intellect; hence, the understanding.
n.
The anterior or cephalic ganglion in insects and other invertebrates.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Brain
n.
Bran.
v. t.
To dash out the brains of; to kill by beating out the brains. Hence, Fig.: To destroy; to put an end to; to defeat.
a.
Made of bran; like bran; scurfy.