corncrake

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.