Milvus Migrans (Noun)
Meaning
Dark Old World kite feeding chiefly on carrion.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The milvus migrans, a dark old world kite, was seen soaring overhead in search of carrion to feed on.
- Milvus migrans is typically found in urban areas where it scavenges for food, mainly consisting of dead animals.
- Historically considered a pest, the milvus migrans has been hunted and persecuted for centuries, primarily due to its reliance on carrion.
- Researchers studying the milvus migrans have found that these birds often travel great distances in search of a reliable food source, often following human caravans.
- In their natural habitats, milvus migrans play an essential role as cleaners, consuming carrion that would otherwise attract disease-carrying insects.