calidris
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of birds in the family Scolopacidae: Calidris is the scientific genus name for a group of small to medium-sized wading birds commonly known as sandpipers. These birds are typically found along coastlines and wetlands.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Calidris genus includes many migratory shorebird species.
- Birdwatchers were excited to spot a rare Calidris on the mudflats.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The name is used in scientific classification and ornithological literature to group related species.
- The researcher published a paper on the phylogenetic relationships within Calidris.
Variants and Related Words
- Calidridine (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of the genus .
- The calidridine sandpipers showed distinct foraging behaviors.
Synonyms
- Sandpiper genus: A common name for the group.
- Peep (colloquial, North America): A term for some small sandpipers.
Different Meanings
- This word has a single, specific meaning as a zoological (ornithological) genus name. It does not have general English meanings outside of scientific classification.
Noun
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a genus of Scolopacidae
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