Dowitcher (Noun)
Meaning
Shorebird of the sandpiper family that resembles a snipe.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- In the wetlands, a dowitcher waded through the shallow water with its long, pointed bill probing the muddy bottom for invertebrates.
- During migration, dowitchers often stop at coastal areas to rest and refuel on small crustaceans and mollusks.
- Identifying a dowitcher can be challenging due to its similarity in appearance to snipes and other shorebirds.
- A flock of dowitchers flew in a cohesive group, following the leader as they made their way to their summer breeding grounds.
- The dowitcher's distinctive "tu-tu-tu" call alerted the birdwatcher to its presence, allowing her to grab her binoculars for a closer look.