game bird
Example Sentences
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The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland used cage-type traps baited with venison and quail - a small game bird - to capture the cats.
From BBC • May 16, 2025
The findings suggest that the iconic game bird could be maintained in persistent numbers if appropriate protections are implemented.
From Science Daily • Oct. 4, 2023
He and his companions soon began to squabble over which was Europe’s fastest game bird.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2023
The prosecution originally charged him with three counts, but the third count — leaving a game bird in his possession to go to waste through carelessness and neglect — was dismissed, according to court documents.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2023
One very lovely red game bird, came boldly up and pecked his oats from Archie’s palm.
From From Squire to Squatter A Tale of the Old Land and the New by Stables, Gordon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
