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recurvirostridae

/rɪˌkɜːr.vɪˈrɒs.trɪ.diː/

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noun

/rɪˌkɜːr.vɪˈrɒs.trɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство длинноногих куликов, широко известных как шилоклювки и ходулочники.

A taxonomic family of long-legged shorebirds, commonly known as avocets and stilts.

proper noun

  1. Long-legged shorebirdsC2formal

    A family of wading birds characterized by long legs and slender, upturned bills, typically found in wetlands and coastal areas.

    ruШилоклювковые

    • The Recurvirostridae family includes avocets and stilts.
    • These long-legged shorebirds are often seen wading in shallow water.
    • Ornithologists study Recurvirostridae to understand their migratory patterns.