Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of shorebird: "Wilson's phalarope" is a specific type of shorebird, a wading bird known for its distinctive breeding behavior and habitat.
   • A migratory bird: It refers to a bird species that breeds in specific northern regions and migrates to other areas.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We spotted a Wilson's phalarope in the marsh. (We identified a bird of the species Wilson's phalarope in the wetland area.)
  • The Wilson's phalarope is known for its unique feeding technique. (This particular shorebird species is noted for its special way of finding food.)

Advanced Usage

• "A flock of Wilson's phalaropes": used to describe a group of these birds.
  • A large flock of Wilson's phalaropes stopped at the lake during migration. (A big group of these birds paused at the lake while on their seasonal journey.)

Variants and Related Words

• Phalarope (n): the general common name for birds in the genus , which includes Wilson's phalarope.
  • The red-necked phalarope is a relative of Wilson's phalarope.

Synonyms

• Shorebird: a general term for birds that frequent shorelines and wetlands.
• Wader: a bird that typically feeds in shallow water.

Related Terms (Context-Specific)

• Steganopus tricolor: the scientific (Latin) name for Wilson's phalarope.
  • The biologist noted the presence of Steganopus tricolor.

Notes on Meaning

The term "Wilson's phalarope" specifically and exclusively refers to this single species of bird (Steganopus tricolor). It is a proper noun for the species. The reference to breeding "on the northern great plains of Canada" describes a key part of its life cycle but does not change the core definition of the word, which is the bird itself.

Noun

1. breeds on the northern great plains of Canada