Charadrii (Noun)
Meaning
Shorebirds: plovers; sandpipers; avocets; phalaropes; coursers; stone curlews.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Charadrii, such as the lesser golden plover, display distinct mating rituals to attract potential mates.
- During the summer months, a wide variety of Charadrii, including the common ringed plover and the killdeer, migrate to northern habitats.
- Birdwatchers eagerly anticipate the annual migration of Charadrii, hoping to catch a glimpse of rare species.
- Several species of Charadrii, such as the black-bellied plover and the spotted redshank, congregate at shallow wetlands.
- A subset of the order Charadriiformes, Charadrii is comprised of plovers, avocets, and related shorebirds that occupy diverse environments.