lanneret (Meaning)
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lanneret (n. m.)
A long-tailed falcon (Falco lanarius), of Southern Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa, resembling the American prairie falcon.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lanneret
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lanneret Sentence Examples
- The lanneret is a small falcon with a distinctive coloration and is found in open country and forests in much of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
- Lannerets are known for their speed and agility in flight and are often used in falconry.
- The male lanneret is smaller than the female and has a blue-gray back with rusty brown underparts.
- The female lanneret is larger than the male and has a brown back with buff-colored underparts.
- Lannerets feed primarily on small birds and insects, but they will also take larger prey such as rabbits and hares.
- Lannerets typically breed in the spring and lay 2-4 eggs in a nest that is built in a tree or on a cliff.
- Both the male and female lanneret incubate the eggs and care for the young after they hatch.
- Lannerets are territorial and will defend their nests and territory vigorously from other predators.
- Lannerets are a protected species in many countries due to their declining populations.
- Conservation efforts are underway to help protect lannerets and their habitats.
FAQs About the word lanneret
A long-tailed falcon (Falco lanarius), of Southern Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa, resembling the American prairie falcon.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The lanneret is a small falcon with a distinctive coloration and is found in open country and forests in much of Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Lannerets are known for their speed and agility in flight and are often used in falconry.
The male lanneret is smaller than the female and has a blue-gray back with rusty brown underparts.
The female lanneret is larger than the male and has a brown back with buff-colored underparts.
