What is another word for heronry?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛɹənɹi] (IPA)

Heronry refers to a breeding colony of herons. There are several synonyms for this word, including rookery, avian colony, bird sanctuary, birdhouse, birdhaven, nesting site, and bird refuge. These words can be used interchangeably to describe the location where herons congregate to lay eggs, rear young and engage in courtship behaviors. A heronry typically consists of tall trees that offer protection from predators and an abundant supply of food such as fish, frogs, and insects. One can often see these majestic birds soaring over waterways, lakes or wetland areas. Synonyms for heronry are useful when describing the location of these iconic birds or their habitat.

Synonyms for Heronry:

What are the hypernyms for Heronry?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Heronry?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for heronry (as nouns)

Usage examples for Heronry

"Meet me at the end of North Ride by the heronry.
"The Devil's Garden"
W. B. Maxwell
The nearest heronry must be about thirty miles distant, which probably explains their absence at that time.
"Wild Life in a Southern County"
Richard Jefferies
There was no heronry at hand; besides, it was not the breeding time which is the proper season for this particular sport; so they did not trouble to ride out to one; but the partridges and hares and rabbits that abounded in the Maxwell estate gave them plenty of quarreys.
"By What Authority?"
Robert Hugh Benson

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