Urban Wildlife

noun a group of people who are noisy and disorderly

verb to make the characteristic sound of a rooster

• The crow is known for its distinctive black plumage.
• I saw a bunch of crows hanging out on the power lines.
• That guy is as annoying as a crow cawing in the morning.
• The crowd of protesters outside the building was as loud as a flock of crows.

noun a bird of the family Columbidae, typically smaller than a dove and having a stout body and short legs

• The pigeon is a common sight in urban areas.
• I saw a pigeon hanging out on the sidewalk.
• That pigeon is always scavenging for food.
• She felt like a pigeon trapped in a cage, unable to escape her circumstances.

noun a small to medium-sized mammal with a distinctive masked face, ringed tail, and dexterous front paws, native to North and Central America and known for its scavenging habits

• The raccoon is a nocturnal mammal native to North America.
• I saw a raccoon rummaging through the trash cans last night.
• That raccoon is a sneaky little bandit!
• Her eyes were like a raccoon's, dark and mysterious.

noun a small rodent with a long tail, known for being a pest in many urban areas

• The scientist conducted a study on the behavior of the rat in a controlled environment.
• I saw a rat scurrying across the street last night.
• That guy is such a rat, always trying to cheat his way out of things.
• She felt like a rat trapped in a maze, unable to find her way out of the complicated situation.

noun a type of spider

adjective describing the type of spider as false or deceptive

• The false widow spider, also known as Steatoda nobilis, is often mistaken for the black widow spider.
• I heard there was a false widow spider in the shed, so I'm a bit nervous about going in there.
• My friend got bit by a false widow spider and it swelled up like crazy!
• The false widow spider lurked in the shadows, waiting to pounce on its unsuspecting prey.

noun a type of bird in the starling family native to Asia, known for its loud calls and aggressive behavior

• The acridotheres are a type of bird known for their distinctive calls and social behaviors.
• I saw a flock of acridotheres hanging out near the park yesterday.
• Those acridotheres are always causing a ruckus in the neighborhood.
• The acridotheres symbolize freedom and adaptability in many cultures.