Covey: meaning, definitions and examples
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covey
[ หkสvi ]
group of birds
A covey is a small group of birds, particularly partridges or quails, that gather together for feeding or resting. These birds typically form coveys for protection against predators. The size of a covey can vary but is usually small, often comprising between 5 to 15 birds. This behavior helps them maintain social bonds and enhances their chances of survival in the wild.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- A covey of quails was spotted in the field.
- The hunters tracked a covey of birds through the dense brush.
- As the sun set, the covey of partridges took shelter in the underbrush.
Translations
Translations of the word "covey" in other languages:
๐ต๐น grupo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคเฅโเคเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Gruppe
๐ฎ๐ฉ kelompok
๐บ๐ฆ ะณััะฟะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ grupa
๐ฏ๐ต ็พคใ
๐ซ๐ท groupe
๐ช๐ธ grupo
๐น๐ท grup
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌู ูุนุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ skupina
๐ธ๐ฐ skupina
๐จ๐ณ ็พคไฝ
๐ธ๐ฎ skupina
๐ฎ๐ธ hรณpur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แฏแแฃแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qrup
๐ฒ๐ฝ grupo
Etymology
The term 'covey' originates from Middle English 'covi', which is derived from the Old French word 'covee' meaning 'a couple' or 'a group'. The word has been in use since at least the late 14th century to refer specifically to small groups of birds that gather together. The association with game birds can be traced back to hunting culture, where it became crucial for hunters to understand the behavior of these birds in coveys for effective hunting strategies. Over the centuries, the usage of 'covey' has remained relatively stable, specifically in the context of birdwatching and hunting.