Carrion Crow (Noun)
Meaning
American vulture smaller than the turkey buzzard.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The American black vulture, also known as the carrion crow, is smaller than the turkey buzzard but equally efficient at scavenging.
- A dark bird perched in the nearby tree was a carrion crow, feeding on the remains of a deceased animal.
- Similar to the turkey buzzard, the carrion crow feeds on carrion but has a smaller wingspan and different plumage.
- During a visit to the local wildlife sanctuary, a visitor spotted a carrion crow perched atop a fence post, watching the surrounding area.
- Carrion crows have an important role in the ecosystem as they help clean up carcasses and dispose of dead animals, just like the turkey buzzard.