limosa

/ˈlɪmoʊzə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of shorebirds, specifically sandpipers, including the Eurasian golden-plover and the black-bellied plover, characterized by a slender build and a long bill.

“The limosa bird species are found in various habitats worldwide, including beaches and wetlands.”

Synonyms

  • plover
  • sandpiper