limnodromus scolopaceus

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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
  1. a dowitcher with a red breast

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