ptica
Ptica is the standard word for “bird” in several South Slavic languages, including Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian, and Montenegrin. It denotes any member of the class Aves and is commonly used in everyday speech, literature, and media. In these languages, ptica is a feminine noun, with the plural form typically ptice.
Etymology and cognates: The term is of Proto-Slavic origin and has cognates across Slavic languages. A well-attested
Usage and context: Ptica appears in ordinary descriptive use, idiomatic expressions, and cultural references within South
Notes: Spelling and pronunciation differ slightly across languages that use the term. While Croatian, Bosnian, Serbian,