corncrake
corncrake
Definition
corn·crake (-krāk′)
noun
a brown, short-billed N European rail (Crex crex), often found in grainfields
Etymology: see crake
corncrake
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- hear: As we arrived at our first stop to view some Ruffs, we heard a Corncrake nearby.
- threaten: The number of threatened corncrake has doubled since 1993.
- see: Also, at Whipsnade Wild Animal Park visitors can see corncrakes being bred in preparation for release into the English countryside.
- breed: Species lost to Herefordshire in the last 25 years have included breeding corncrake and red-backed shrike.
- help: Under the Schemes, measures were introduced in 1994 to help corncrakes.
Adjective modifier
- rare: The now rare corncrake is battling for survival up and down the islands.
Modifies a noun
- population: Current action Approximately 10 % of the British corncrake population is protected on RSPB reserves.
- initiative: Projects such as the corncrake initiative and the reintroduction of red kites and sea eagles to Scotland have been well publicized.
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