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land rail

 

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Noun land rail has 1 sense
  1. corncrake, land rail, Crex crex - common Eurasian rail that frequents grain fields
    --1 is a kind of crake
    --1 is a member of Crex, genus Crex

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Land Rail

Description:

Land rail, also known as the corncrake, is a bird species belonging to the Rallidae family. It is widely recognized for its characteristic rasping call heard during the breeding season. This small, secretive bird is mainly found in grassy areas and agricultural fields.

Senses:

Noun:

  1. A bird species (Crex crex) with a rasping call, typically found in grassy areas and agricultural fields.

Usages:

Popular:

The land rail is known for its unique call, resembling the sound of a sewing machine.

Local:

In rural communities, the presence of land rails often indicates a healthy and diverse ecosystem.

Sample Sentences:

  1. Noun: During our hike, we were lucky to spot a land rail hiding among the tall grasses.

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