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Numenius

Numenius

9.9
A wading bird with a long, down-curved bill like a curlew
  • noun
  • /njuːˈmiːniəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Numenius is known for its distinctive long bill.

Examples

  • The Eurasian curlew is a well-known species of Numenius recognized for its long, curved bill.

  • Many species of Numenius can be found in wetlands.

  • Research has shown that Numenius populations are declining due to habitat loss.

  • Several species within the genus Numenius are noted for their long migratory journeys.

  • The Eurasian curlew, part of Numenius, can be identified by its distinctive call.

  • Researchers discovered several new nesting sites for Numenius birds in the coastal wetlands.

  • Active conservation efforts aim to protect the habitats of Numenius populations from further decline.

Synonyms

curlew
vsNumenius
1 8.6

A large wading bird with a long curved bill that lives by the sea

is the scientific genus name for that group of shorebirds

Compounds

Numenius arquata
  • UK
9.9

A large wading bird with a long curved bill that lives in Europe, Asia, and North Africa

Numenius borealis
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American wading bird with a long curved bill, once common but now possibly extinct

Surface Forms

Numenius singular
Numenii plural

Etymology

The word Numenius comes from a Greek word noumenios meaning 'new moon' or 'crescent'. The name points to the bird's long, down-curved bill that looks like a small curved moon, which is why it fits the curlews.