
Covey
Animal Grouping
Used to describe small groups of certain wild birds, not domestic birds like chickens.
During the walk, we spotted a covey of partridges near the hedgerow.
Natural Habitat
Implies birds living in their natural surroundings, often used by hunters or in wildlife context.
Hunters often look for a covey in open fields at dawn or dusk.
Unexpected Sight
Suggests a sudden appearance or discovery, much like a surprise, often causing excitement.
A covey scattered noisily when we disturbed the underbrush.
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