A shy bird, much preferring to run than to fly.

The oystercatcher is quite a shy bird and comes out only when the beaches are clear.

They are a shy bird which will run or fly away if disturbed.

It is a shy bird which keeps to cover.

It is a shy bird, and runs with great rapidity.

They are shy birds living deep in the forest.

If there are a lot of shy birds, the few bold ones will rise to the top.

It is a shy and secretive bird, which lives on the forest floor.

It is a shy bird but usually draws attention with its loud calls.

It is a shy and elusive bird, more often heard than seen.