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lanner

lanner

9.9
A large falcon that hunts by flying fast and catching small animals
  • noun
  • /ˈlænər/
  • UK
: halcón lanner
  • The lanner falcon swooped down swiftly to catch its prey.

Examples

  • During our hike, we spotted a lanner perched high on a cliff, scanning the ground for food.

  • Birdwatchers often seek out the lanner for its impressive flying skills and striking appearance.

  • PHOTO (COLOR): 7 - Doves and lanner falcon - combined as third image

    Academic text (2003)

  • In the example, I have used a profusion of doves to suggest the confusion arising as the lanner falcon strikes.

    Academic text (2003)

Synonyms

falcon
vslanner
32 2.7

A bird that hunts other animals, has long pointed wings, and flies very fast

is a large species within that group found in three continents

Surface Forms

lanner singular
lanners plural

Etymology

The word lanner is a name falconers have used for a large, fast hunting falcon. Its exact older root is unclear, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of land 'open ground', because a lanner often hunts over plains and open country.