woodcock snipe Synonyms
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woodcock snipe Meaning
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woodcock snipe (n)
Old World snipe larger and darker than the whole snipe
small long-billed woodcock; prized as a game bird
woodcock snipe Sentence Examples
- The woodcock snipe's unique camouflage made it almost invisible in the forest undergrowth.
- With its long, sensitive bill, the woodcock snipe probed the soil for worms and other invertebrates.
- The woodcock snipe's display flight was a spectacular aerial performance, with zigzags and rapid dives.
- The woodcock snipe's breeding grounds were often in moist woodlands with dense understory.
- The woodcock snipe's nocturnal habits made it difficult to observe during the day.
- The woodcock snipe's population declined due to habitat loss and hunting pressure.
- The conservation efforts focused on protecting the woodcock snipe's breeding grounds and wintering areas.
- The woodcock snipe's distinctive whistle could be heard at dusk and dawn.
- The woodcock snipe's feathers had a soft, velvety texture that provided insulation and camouflage.
- The woodcock snipe's hunting technique was called "bog pumping," where it repeatedly probed the soft ground for prey.
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Old World snipe larger and darker than the whole snipe, small long-billed woodcock; prized as a game bird
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The woodcock snipe's unique camouflage made it almost invisible in the forest undergrowth.
With its long, sensitive bill, the woodcock snipe probed the soil for worms and other invertebrates.
The woodcock snipe's display flight was a spectacular aerial performance, with zigzags and rapid dives.
The woodcock snipe's breeding grounds were often in moist woodlands with dense understory.
