rare bird

Example Sentences

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He’s such a rare bird that he even runs the length of a racetrack at dawn before he ever sets four wheels onto it.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2025

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

Archie cocked his head, as if he had just caught the sound of a rare bird.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli