Charadriiformes (Noun)
Meaning
Large diverse order of aquatic birds found along seacoasts and inland waters: shorebirds and coastal diving birds; most feed on anima life.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Charadriiformes order is often divided into multiple suborders, one of which is the Charadrii, including plovers and lapwings.
- Charadriiformes can be seen migrating in large flocks to warmer climates during the harsh winter months.
- Researchers have long been fascinated by the wide range of adaptations exhibited by various Charadriiformes species.
- Examples of Charadriiformes include sandpipers, snipes, oystercatchers, and avocets, all of which feed on small aquatic life forms.
- The term Charadriiformes was chosen to describe this large order of aquatic birds due to a combination of physical and behavioral characteristics they share.