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Charadrii

Charadrii

9.9
A group of shorebirds like plovers and sandpipers
  • noun
  • /kəˈrædriˌaɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Charadrii
  • Field guides often list plovers and sandpipers under the suborder Charadrii.

Examples

  • Several species within the Charadrii are recognized for their long migratory journeys.

  • Researchers found that nesting patterns varied among different members of the Charadrii.

  • Look at the Charadrii!

  • The Charadrii are beautiful.

  • Field guides often list plovers and sandpipers under the suborder Charadrii.

  • Researchers found that nesting patterns varied among different members of the Charadrii.

  • Several species within the Charadrii are recognized for their long migratory journeys.

Synonyms

suborder Charadrii
vsCharadrii
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds that live near water, like plovers and sandpipers

has identical taxonomic scope but can also be described as a clade
suborder Limicolae
vsCharadrii
  • Specialized
9.9

A group some scientists use for migratory shorebirds, like sandpipers

is the primary group name rather than an occasional alternative term

Compounds

suborder Charadrii
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of birds that live near water, like plovers and sandpipers

Surface Forms

Charadrii singular
Charadriis plural

Etymology

Charadrii comes from an old Greek name kharadrios, meaning a bird of the 'ravine' or 'river valley' where water meets land. That's why Charadrii is the name for plovers, sandpipers and other shore birds often found on riversides and coasts.