Swamp Sparrow (Noun)
Meaning
North American finch of marshy area.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The swamp sparrow's distinctive song echoes through the wetlands as it forages for insects among the cattails.
- The ornithologist carefully set up her equipment to catch a glimpse of the elusive swamp sparrow in its natural habitat.
- As the sun rose over the marsh, a small flock of swamp sparrows flitted through the tall grasses in search of breakfast.
- In North America, the swamp sparrow is often mistaken for the song sparrow, but its plumage and beak shape are quite distinct.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the swamp sparrow and its habitats from human development and environmental degradation.