shorebird

• Любая из многочисленных болотных птиц, которые часто встречаются в основном на морских побережьях и в устьях рек.

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.

   Кулик

   • 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.

   Synonymsshore birdwaderwading bird