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rookery

[rook-uh-ree] / ˈrʊk ə ri /
NOUN
breeding ground
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For the study, scientists collected brain samples from four sea lions, one fur seal and a tern found dead at the most affected sea lion rookery in Argentina.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2024

The declining water level uncovered a land bridge connecting an island rookery to the shore.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2023

The expedition was the first to sight an Emperor Penguin rookery and obtain an egg of the species.

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2022

The rookery was mainly populated by adults, with a few youngsters in the mix.

From Washington Post • Jul. 1, 2022

Sometimes the maester's ravens joined the feast as well, flapping down from the rookery on wide black wings.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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