Great Snipe (Noun)
Meaning
Old World snipe larger and darker than the whole snipe.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The great snipe was a relatively unfamiliar bird to many locals, having only recently been spotted in the area.
- It is worth noting that the great snipe migrates from Europe to Africa every winter.
- Unlike other snipes, the great snipe tends to congregate in large numbers during breeding season.
- The distinctive call of the great snipe can often be heard on moonlit nights across the fields and marshes of the countryside.
- Studies have shown that the great snipe plays a vital ecological role in maintaining the balance of its natural habitats.