shorebird

• Ein Vogel, der an Küsten, Ufern oder Feuchtgebieten lebt und oft Zugvogel ist; Sammelbezeichnung für Wat- und Küstenvögel.

Any of numerous wading birds that frequent mostly seashores and estuaries.

1. Wading bird of coastal areasB2formal

   Any of various birds that live near coastlines and estuaries, often wading in shallow water to find food.

   Watvogel

   • The shorebird probed the wet sand with its long beak for worms.
   • Many species of shorebird migrate thousands of miles each year.
   • We spotted a flock of shorebirds feeding along the estuary.

   Synonymeshore birdwaderwading bird