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Hudsonian godwit

Hudsonian godwit

9.9
A large shorebird from the Americas that flies long distances and has long legs and a slightly upturned bill
  • noun
  • /hʌdˈzoʊniən ˈɡɒdˌwɪt/
  • Specialized
: aguja de Hudson
  • The distinctive long bill of the Hudsonian godwit helps it forage for food in shallow waters.

Examples

  • During migration, the Hudsonian godwit travels thousands of miles between North and South America.

  • We spotted a Hudsonian godwit among the other shorebirds on the mudflats.

  • The Hudsonian godwit is often seen during migration.

  • Many birdwatchers admire the Hudsonian godwit for its beauty.

  • During migration, the Hudsonian godwit travels thousands of miles between North and South America.

  • The distinctive long bill of the Hudsonian godwit helps it forage for food in shallow waters.

  • We spotted a Hudsonian godwit among the other shorebirds on the mudflats.

Synonyms

Limosa haemastica
vsHudsonian godwit
  • Specialized
9.9

A large migratory bird from the Americas with a long upturned bill

is the common name used instead of the scientific species name

Surface Forms

Hudsonian godwit singular
Hudsonian godwits plural

Morphology

Hudsonian + godwit

The phrase is a straightforward place-derived adjective 'Hudsonian' modifying the noun 'godwit', so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes a type of godwit associated with the Hudson region. The place-name + species pattern is compositional and cross-linguistically common, making the overall meaning directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Hudsonian godwit links the bird type and the place where it was first seen: godwit is an old English name for long-billed shorebirds, and Hudsonian points to the 'Hudson' area. So the name helps you picture a long-legged, long-billed shorebird from the Hudson region that travels long distances.