Shore Bird (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous wading birds that frequent mostly seashores and estuaries.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The avian enthusiast spent her vacation spotting the various species of shore birds that inhabited the coastal wetlands.
- A flock of migratory shore birds made an arresting sight as they congregated on the sandy beach.
- During her visit to the seaside, the child's attention was captivated by the group of shore birds moving rapidly across the sand in pursuit of a hidden snack.
- At sunset, the estuary was filled with shore birds, their feathers glistening in the fading light.
- A pair of shore birds, identifiable by their long wading legs and the curved beak, fed peacefully in the shallow waters of the marsh.