Corncrake

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Bird Sound

Corncrakes have a distinctive, loud call that can sound like grating. It's often heard at night.

Camping in the countryside, the sound of a corncrake interrupted the silence.

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Rural Habitat

Corncrakes are usually found in rural areas, not in cities; relate them to a countryside setting.

Hiking through the meadows, we spotted a corncrake darting through the tall grass.

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Conservation Status

Corncrakes are considered endangered in some areas, which can add urgency in ecological contexts.

The nature reserve has new measures to protect the habitat of the endangered corncrake.