heron

[US]/'her(ə)n/
[UK]/'hɛrən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. egret, en stor vadefugl; dyb lilla-grå.
Word Forms
Pluralherons

Example Sentences

a heron glided to rest on a pebbly strand.

en hejre gled for at hvile på en stenet strand.

the long plumes of a heron in the breeding season.

hegrøjlens lange fjerpen i ynglesæsonen.

Herons (Ardeidae), sparrows (Passerinae) and common magpies (Corvidae) are suggested as useful bioindicators of environmental pollution.

Purresøer (Ardeidae), spurve (Passerinae) og almindelige skævspurve (Corvidae) er foreslået som nyttige biologiske indikatorer for miljøforurening.

The heron gracefully glided across the water.

Purresøen gled elegant hen over vandet.

A heron stood motionless by the edge of the pond.

En purresø stod stille ved bredden af søen.

The heron caught a fish with lightning speed.

Purresøen fangede en fisk med lynets hastighed.

The heron's long legs are adapted for wading in shallow water.

Purresøens lange ben er tilpasset til at vade i lavt vand.

A heron's diet consists mainly of fish and amphibians.

En purresøs kost består hovedsageligt af fisk og amfibier.

The heron's beak is sharp and pointed, perfect for catching prey.

Purresøens næb er skarpt og spidst, perfekt til at fange bytte.

Herons are known for their elegant appearance and graceful movements.

Purresøer er kendt for deres elegante udseende og elegante bevægelser.

The heron's feathers are designed for silent flight.

Purresøens fjer er designet til lydløs flyvning.

A heron's nest is usually built in tall trees near water bodies.

En purresøs rede er normalt bygget i høje træer nær vandløb.

Watching a heron hunt is a mesmerizing experience.

At se en purresø jage er en fascinerende oplevelse.

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