Family Scolopacidae (Noun)
Meaning
Sandpiper family: sandpipers; woodcocks; snipes; tattlers; curlews; godwits; dowitchers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Family Scolopacidae is a large group of shorebirds that includes sandpipers, woodcocks, and snipes.
- Birds of the Family Scolopacidae can be found in a variety of habitats, including wetlands, forests, and grasslands.
- Tattlers are small birds that belong to the Family Scolopacidae and are known for their distinctive calls.
- Curlews are large shorebirds that are part of the Family Scolopacidae and are recognized by their long, curved bills.
- Godwits and dowitchers are also members of the Family Scolopacidae and can be found in coastal areas around the world.