sandhill crane
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sandhill crane
1795–1805, sandhill, late Middle English sond hille, Old English sondhyll. See sand, hill
Example Sentences
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A River Partners analysis of the property found species including riparian woodrat, Swainson’s hawk, least Bell’s vireo, yellow warbler, sandhill crane and “an entire suite of neotropical migratory songbirds.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024
Manufacturers must revise product labels to include new instructions, such as reducing spraying near critical habitat of protected species such as the sandhill crane and Alabama cavefish.
From Science Magazine • Aug. 30, 2023
Those birds include a sandhill crane in Connell, Washington, a Canada goose in Whatcom County and a snow goose in Moses Lake, she said.
From Seattle Times • May 6, 2022
Taddicken said people who have been in Rowe Sanctuary blinds during past sandhill crane migration seasons will experience several new features in the discovery center design created with architect Lake Flato of Minnesota.
From Washington Times • Feb. 29, 2020
In the picture Axel’s looking to the pond, maybe wishing for a sandhill crane to visit.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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