Bartramia (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Scolopacidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Bartramia consists of a single species, the Upland Sandpiper, which is found in North America and parts of South America.
- Bartramia is a monotypic genus of shorebirds that is characterized by its long neck and legs.
- The Upland Sandpiper, Bartramia longicauda, is a migratory bird that breeds in North America and spends the winter months in South America.
- Ornithologists recognize Bartramia as a distinct genus within the family Scolopacidae due to its unique characteristics.
- Bartramia longicauda is listed as a species of Least Concern on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.