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Erolia

Erolia

9.9
A group of small wading birds like sandpipers and stints
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The bird identified as Erolia minutilla is commonly known as the least sandpiper.

Examples

  • Several species in the genus Erolia migrate over long distances each year.

  • The Erolia species are often found near wetlands.

  • Many taxonomists debate whether Erolia should be merged with the genus Calidris.

  • Many Erolias migrate seasonally to warmer climates.

  • Several species in the genus Erolia are known for their unique migration patterns.

  • The bird identified as Erolia minutilla is commonly found along sandy shorelines.

  • Many birdwatchers appreciate spotting Erolia species during their spring migrations.

Compounds

Erolia alpina
  • Specialized
9.9

A small sandpiper that breeds in Arctic regions and winters on warmer coasts

Erolia minutilla
  • Specialized
9.9

A very small North American shorebird that is the smallest sandpiper

Surface Forms

Erolia singular
Eroliae plural

Etymology

Erolia names a group of small wading birds like stints and sandpipers, and its exact origin is not clear; a helpful way to remember it is that many scientific names are made by adding -ia to a person's name or place to make a 'family' name. So think of Erolia as the 'family' name given to these tiny shore birds.