Chimney Swift (Noun)
Meaning
American swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The chimney swift is an American bird known for its unique ability to build its nests inside hollowed-out areas, such as unused chimneys.
- Chimney swifts were abundant in the city due to the numerous outdated chimneys, that had become ideal nesting spots.
- Homeowners who noticed chimney swifts were nesting inside their unused chimneys should not disturb the protected birds.
- Chimney swifts are social birds that often gather in large numbers in their preferred nesting locations, like the old abandoned chimney on campus.
- The neighborhood initiated conservation efforts to install nesting towers, similar to old chimneys, for the endangered chimney swift population.