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charadrius melodus

 

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Noun charadrius melodus has 1 sense
  1. piping plover, Charadrius melodus - small plover of eastern North America
    --1 is a kind of plover
    --1 is a member of Charadrius, genus Charadrius

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Charadrius melodus

Description:

Charadrius melodus is a small bird belonging to the plover family. Also known as the "piping plover," it is native to North America and is recognized for its distinctive, melodic call and its sand-colored plumage.

Senses:

Noun - A Bird Species:

The Charadrius melodus is a migratory shorebird that breeds along the coastlines of the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean.

Example sentence: The decline in the Charadrius melodus population has led to conservation efforts to protect its nesting habitats.

Adjective - Relating to the Bird Species:

The charadrius melodus eggs are camouflaged to blend in with the sandy habitat where they are laid.

Example sentence: The conservation team discovered a nest of charadrius melodus eggs hidden in the dunes.

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