Limnodromus scolopaceus
Definition
Noun A species of shorebird, specifically a dowitcher, characterized by a reddish breast during its breeding plumage. It is a long-billed, medium-sized wading bird found in wetland habitats.
Usage
The term "Limnodromus scolopaceus" is the scientific (Latin) name for the Long-billed Dowitcher. It is used primarily in formal, academic, or birdwatching contexts to precisely identify this specific species.
Examples
- The marsh was an important stopover for migrating Limnodromus scolopaceus.
- Ornithologists confirmed the sighting as Limnodromus scolopaceus based on its call and plumage.
- A key field mark for Limnodromus scolopaceus is its distinctive, sewing-machine-like feeding motion.
Advanced Usage
- In Taxonomy: The name is used to denote the species within the genus and the family Scolopacidae (sandpipers and allies).
- In Conservation: The term appears in scientific literature discussing population studies, habitat requirements, and conservation status.
Variants and Related Words
- Long-billed Dowitcher: The common English name for .
- Dowitcher: The general common name for birds in the genus , which includes the Short-billed Dowitcher () and the Asian Dowitcher ().
- Scolopacidae: The biological family name for sandpipers, snipes, and dowitchers.
Synonyms
- Long-billed Dowitcher (common name)
Related Phrases
- Shorebird / Wader: General terms for birds in the order Charadriiformes that forage along shorelines and in wetlands.
- Probing bill: Describes the long, sensitive bill used by dowitchers to find food in mud, a key characteristic of .
Noun
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a dowitcher with a red breast
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