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Examples of corncrake
corncrake
The corncrake nests in meadows where farmers grow long grass for hay and silage.
From the newscientist.com
A corncrake, once common in the UK, is now under threat.
From the guardian.co.uk
So widespread are the problems that some once prolific species are under threat, including the common toad, common frog, common skate and the corncrake.
From the guardian.co.uk
The guide mentions birds on the verge of extinction, such as the corncrake in Scotland's Outer Hebrides or New Zealand's national emblem, the kiwi.
From the charlotteobserver.com
After decades of churning out ditties written by others, corncrake-voiced Rod Stewart, 68, says he has rediscovered his song-writing muse.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
The RSPB reserve at Balranald on North Uist is one of the last strongholds of the corncrake, and provides a chance to see golden eagles and sea eagles.
From the independent.co.uk
- Common Eurasian rail that frequents grain fields
- The Corn Crake (Crex crex), or landrail is a small bird in the family Rallidae. It is monotypical for its genus.
- A bird of the rail family, Crex crex, that breeds in meadows and arable farmland across Europe and western Asia, migrating to Africa in winter
