harriers (Meaning)
harriers
any of a breed of hunting dogs like a large beagle that were originally used for hunting rabbits, any of a breed of hunting dogs resembling a small English foxhound and originally bred for hunting rabbits, a runner on a cross-country team, one that harries, any of a genus (Circus) of slender hawks having long angled wings and long legs and feeding chiefly on small mammals, reptiles, and insects, any of various slender long-legged hawks
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harriers Sentence Examples
- The fierce harriers soared gracefully through the morning sky.
- The harriers' keen eyesight enabled them to spot prey from a great distance.
- The harriers' sharp talons were perfectly designed for capturing small rodents.
- The harriers would hover over their prey, then swiftly dive down to snatch it up.
- During the breeding season, male harriers performed elaborate aerial displays to attract females.
- The harriers' nesting territory often included marshes or open fields, where vegetation provided cover.
- The harriers' unique hunting technique, called "anting," involved rubbing insects on their feathers to repel parasites.
- The harriers' screech call was often heard during the evening or early morning hours.
- The harriers' population had declined in recent years due to habitat loss and pesticide use.
- Conservation efforts were underway to protect the harriers and their fragile ecosystem.
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any of a breed of hunting dogs like a large beagle that were originally used for hunting rabbits, any of a breed of hunting dogs resembling a small English foxh
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The fierce harriers soared gracefully through the morning sky.
The harriers' keen eyesight enabled them to spot prey from a great distance.
The harriers' sharp talons were perfectly designed for capturing small rodents.
The harriers would hover over their prey, then swiftly dive down to snatch it up.
