scrub-shrub habitat
n.— «Nest boxes should be made available near wetlands with a mix of open water and emergent plants (commonly called scrub-shrub habitats). This type of habitat provides food and cover needed for brood rearing.» —“Numbers game” by Houston Havens Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Mississippi) Oct/ 8, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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