Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rookeries
Noun
/ˈrʊk.ər.iz/
Definition
Rookeries are breeding grounds or nesting sites for birds, especially for rooks, which are a type of crow.
Examples
- The coastal cliffs serve as rookeries for seabirds during the spring months.
- Many rookeries are found in remote areas, making them difficult to access but vital for bird conservation.
- The rookeries were bustling with the sounds of chirping chicks and busy parent birds.
Meaning
The term refers to locations where a large number of birds come together to reproduce and raise their young.
Synonyms
- breeding grounds
- nesting sites
- colony
