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covey

A covey is a small group of partridges or other ground-dwelling birds that move and feed together. The term is most commonly used in hunting, wildlife biology, and rural contexts.

Size varies by species and season; typical coveys range from about five to twenty birds, though wintering

They form after breeding dispersal or during nonbreeding seasons; they roost communally in grasses or dense

Etymology and distribution: The origin of covey is uncertain; the word has existed in English since the

Notable people: Covey as a surname. The best-known bearer is Stephen R. Covey (1932–2012), American author and

In contexts such as wildlife management and hunting, coveys are used as a unit for population monitoring

coveys
may
be
larger.
Coveys
may
include
mixed-age
birds
and
both
sexes;
structure
varies
by
species.
cover
at
night
and
forage
together
during
the
day.
Middle
Ages.
Coveys
are
found
in
Europe,
Asia,
and
parts
of
North
America
in
species
such
as
the
red-legged
partridge
and
the
northern
bobwhite;
in
some
regions
the
term
is
also
applied
to
groups
of
quail.
motivational
speaker
best
known
for
The
7
Habits
of
Highly
Effective
People.
and
habitat
assessment.