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Meaning of roughleg
roughleg (n)
large hawk of the northern hemisphere that feeds chiefly on small rodents and is beneficial to farmers
roughleg (n.)
Any one of several species of large hawks of the genus Archibuteo, having the legs feathered to the toes. Called also rough-legged hawk, and rough-legged buzzard.
roughleg Sentence Examples
- The roughleg hawk's distinctive plumage earned it its name.
- Roughleg hawks are known for their ability to prey on voles and lemmings.
- The female roughleg hawk is significantly larger than the male.
- Roughleg hawks have adapted to the harsh weather conditions of the Arctic tundra.
- The roughleg's legs are covered in long, thick feathers that provide insulation in cold climates.
- A group of roughlegs is called a "kettle."
- Roughleg hawks often hunt by hovering over their prey and pouncing from above.
- The roughleg's diet primarily consists of small rodents, but it will also occasionally take birds and insects.
- Roughleg hawks have a wide range, extending across the northern hemisphere.
- The roughleg is a protected species in some areas due to habitat loss and other threats.
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large hawk of the northern hemisphere that feeds chiefly on small rodents and is beneficial to farmersAny one of several species of large hawks of the genus Arc
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The roughleg hawk's distinctive plumage earned it its name.
Roughleg hawks are known for their ability to prey on voles and lemmings.
The female roughleg hawk is significantly larger than the male.
Roughleg hawks have adapted to the harsh weather conditions of the Arctic tundra.
