Graylag (Noun)
Meaning
Common grey wild goose of Europe; ancestor of many domestic breeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The graylag goose is a protected species in many countries due to habitat loss and hunting.
- Graylags are known for their distinctive honking calls and V-formation flight patterns.
- In the wild, the graylag goose is a grazing bird that feeds on grasses, leaves, and aquatic plants.
- Many farmers keep graylags as watchdogs due to their loud alarm calls and aggressive behavior towards predators.
- The domestic goose breeds commonly found in farms today are believed to have descended from the original graylag ancestors.