Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of shorebird: Steganopus tricolor is the scientific name for the Wilson's phalarope, a small, slender-necked shorebird known for its distinctive breeding plumage and behavior.
   • A migratory bird: This bird breeds in specific North American wetland habitats and migrates long distances to wintering grounds.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The researcher identified the bird as a Steganopus tricolor based on its plumage.
  • During the spring, Steganopus tricolor can be seen in prairie marshes.

Advanced Usage

• In ornithological contexts: The term is used formally in scientific literature, birding guides, and conservation discussions to refer specifically to this species.
  • The study focused on the migration patterns of Steganopus tricolor.

Variants and Related Words

• Wilson's phalarope: The common English name for .
  • Wilson's phalarope is known for its unique spinning feeding behavior.
• Phalarope: The common name for birds in the genus , which includes the Wilson's, Red-necked, and Red phalaropes.

Synonyms

• Wilson's phalarope: The standard common name.
• Tricolored phalarope: A less common descriptive name.

Noun

1. breeds on the northern great plains of Canada