sanderling
Meanings
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noun
A small wading bird of the sandpiper family, Calidris alba, with a pale belly and black and white plumage.
- "The sanderling bird runs along the shoreline in search of food."
- "During low tide, you can spot a sanderling wading in the shallow waters."
Variants
List of all variants of sanderling that leads to same resultsanderling , sanderlings
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The name 'sanderling' comes from the Old English words 'sand' meaning 'sand' and 'ling' meaning 'ling' or 'young one'.
Trivia
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The sanderling is the state bird of New Hampshire.
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The sanderling can fly long distances, traveling up to 1,800 miles during migration.
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The sanderling's diet consists mainly of small crustaceans and mollusks.
Related Concepts
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Calidris alba: The scientific name for the sanderling.
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Sandpiper: The sanderling is a type of sandpiper.
Culture
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How to Memorize "sanderling"
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visualize
- Visualize a small bird with black and white plumage wading in shallow waters on a sandy beach.
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associate
- Associate the word 'sanderling' with the image of a small bird on a sandy beach.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Sandy Bird' to remember the word 'sanderling'.
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