rare bird

Example Sentences

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It is a rare bird indeed — such a big payout for so little effort.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Trying to find the rare bird involves playing it a recording of a Namuli apalis through a Bluetooth speaker and then waiting to see if any respond.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2024

I’m used to it—as a known bird guy, friends are constantly making me aware when some new study comes out or a rare bird shows up.

From Slate • Dec. 28, 2023

“That is a rare bird, but sometimes workers on government labor brigades decide that they are going to defect,” Mr. Peters said.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023

The con jumps and Natalie’s smile, like some kind of rare bird sighting, slips away.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko