noun
- plural of crake; small, secretive marsh birds related to rails
Examples
- The crakes moved silently through the tall reeds.
- Birdwatchers often struggle to spot crakes in their marshy habitat.
- Several species of crakes inhabit the wetlands preserve.
- The corncrake is one of the most well-known crakes in Europe.
- Crakes are typically heard more often than they are seen.
- The researcher studied the migration patterns of various crakes.