🇬🇧Level C1
falcon
//ˈfɔːlkən//
Pluralfalcons
Definition
A bird of prey with long pointed wings and a notched beak, typically hunting by day.
To remember it
Picture the majestic bird soaring in the sky, its sharp talons and pointed wings perfectly adapted for hunting. This image reminds you that a falcon is a bird of prey, expertly designed to catch its prey in flight.
Examples
- A1
I see a falcon in the sky.
- A2
The falcon has long wings.
- B1
The falcon hunts during the day, catching small birds.
- B2
With its notched beak and pointed wings, the falcon is a skilled predator.
- C1
The falcon, having spotted its prey from a great height, descended in a rapid dive.
- C2
Had the falcon not been equipped with such acute vision, it would have missed the subtle movement in the grass below.
Synonyms
hawkbird of preyraptor
Tags
ornitologíazoología
