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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 state pathologist confirmed that seven double-crested cormorants at the rookery tested positive for avian flu, he said.

From Washington Post • Apr. 15, 2022

We could all be ravens and live in Maester Luwin s rookery.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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