Scolopax (Noun)
Meaning
Type of the Scolopacidae: Old World woodcocks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The scolopax is a medium-sized wading bird with a distinctive camouflage plumage.
- In the breeding season, the male scolopax performs a unique courtship display, flying at dusk and dawn.
- The scolopax is a nocturnal feeder, using its sensitive bill to probe for earthworms and insects.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect the scolopax and its habitats, which are threatened by habitat destruction.
- The scolopax is also known as the Eurasian woodcock and is a prized game bird in many parts of the world.