Scolopacidae (Noun)
Meaning
Sandpiper family: sandpipers; woodcocks; snipes; tattlers; curlews; godwits; dowitchers.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Scolopacidae family is a diverse group of birds that includes sandpipers, woodcocks, and snipes.
- Many species of Scolopacidae migrate between their breeding and wintering grounds every year.
- Members of the Scolopacidae family have adapted to a wide range of habitats, from Arctic tundras to tropical coastlines.
- Some common birds in the Scolopacidae family include the tattlers, curlews, and dowitchers.
- During the summer months, the Scolopacidae family's various species can be found breeding on different continents worldwide, such as the godwits in Europe and the whimbrel in North America.