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Recurvirostridae

Recurvirostridae

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A family of long-legged wading birds like stilts and avocets with thin upturned bills
  • noun
  • /ˌriːkərˈvaɪrəˌstrɪdiː/
  • Specialized
: Recurvirostridae
  • Characteristics of Recurvirostridae include long legs and thin, upturned bills ideal for shallow water feeding.

Examples

  • The Recurvirostridae family includes both stilts and avocets, found on every continent except Antarctica.

  • Birdwatchers were excited to spot several members of the Recurvirostridae wading in the coastal marsh.

  • The Recurvirostridae family includes beautiful birds like avocets.

  • Many species of Recurvirostridae can be seen at coastal marshes.

  • Birdwatchers were excited to spot several members of the Recurvirostridae wading in the coastal marsh.

  • Characteristics of Recurvirostridae include long legs and thin, upturned bills ideal for shallow water feeding.

  • Many species of Recurvirostridae can be seen at coastal marshes.

Surface Forms

Recurvirostridae singular
Recurvirostridaes plural

Etymology

Recurvirostridae comes from parts that mean 'curved' (curvi-) and 'beak' (rostr-). So the name helps you remember these are birds that walk in shallow water with long legs and thin, often upturned bills.