curlew sandpiper
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of sandpiper bird: The curlew sandpiper is a migratory shorebird of the Old World, characterized by its long, slender, and distinctly down-curved bill, which resembles that of a curlew.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Birdwatchers were excited to spot a curlew sandpiper among the flock of common shorebirds.
- During migration, the curlew sandpiper can be found on coastal mudflats.
Advanced Usage
- As a subject in ornithological study: The term is used in scientific and birding contexts to specifically identify this species ().
- The study focused on the feeding habits of the curlew sandpiper.
Variants and Related Words
- Sandpiper (n): The broader family of birds to which the curlew sandpiper belongs.
- Curlew (n): A different genus of large wading birds known for their long, down-curved bills, which this sandpiper's bill resembles.
Synonyms
- Calidris ferruginea: The scientific (Latin) name for the curlew sandpiper.
Related Phrases
- None commonly used: "Curlew sandpiper" is typically used as a fixed compound noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms.
Noun
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Old World sandpiper with a curved bill like a curlew
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