Corncrake

usgb/ˈkɔːrnkreɪk/
noun

A kind of bird with hoarse voice and brownish feathers, often found in meadows or cereal fields.

I was awoken by the loud call of a corncrake in the nearby field.
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  • corncrake call
  • corncrake habitat
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Bird Sound

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

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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.

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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.

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