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Covey

usgb/ˈkʌvi/Volume
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Animal GroupingPlay
Used to describe small groups of certain wild birds, not domestic birds like chickens. SlideDuring the walk, we spotted a covey of partridges near the hedgerow.
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Natural HabitatPlay
Implies birds living in their natural surroundings, often used by hunters or in wildlife context. SlideHunters often look for a covey in open fields at dawn or dusk.
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Suggests a sudden appearance or discovery, much like a surprise, often causing excitement. SlideA covey scattered noisily when we disturbed the underbrush.