haematopus

Thân thiện

A haematopus searches for shellfish along the rocky shore.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A genus of wading birds: "Haematopus" is the scientific genus name for a group of birds commonly known as oystercatchers. These are coastal birds characterized by long, orange or red bills used for prying open or hammering shellfish.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Haematopus is easily identified by its striking black and white plumage and long, bright bill.
  • Researchers are studying the feeding behavior of the Haematopus.
  • Several species within the genus Haematopus can be found along this shoreline.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic context: Used in scientific and ornithological writing to refer specifically to the genus.
  • The family Haematopodidae contains only the genus Haematopus.

Variants and Related Words

• Oystercatcher (n): The common name for any bird of the genus .
  • The Eurasian oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is a widespread species.

Synonyms

• Oystercatcher: The common English name for birds of this genus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. oystercatchers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Haematopus
• genus Haematopus