jacksnipe (Meaning)

Wordnet

jacksnipe (n)

a small short-billed Old World snipe

American sandpiper that inflates its chest when courting

Webster

jacksnipe (n.)

A small European snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula); -- called also judcock, jedcock, juddock, jed, and half snipe.

A small American sandpiper (Tringa maculata); -- called also pectoral sandpiper, and grass snipe.

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jacksnipe Sentence Examples

  1. The jacksnipe is a small, migratory bird with a distinct appearance.
  2. The plumage of a jacksnipe features a black head with prominent brown and yellow stripes.
  3. During the breeding season, male jacksnipes emit a loud "drumming" sound to attract females.
  4. Jacksnipes are found in a variety of wetland habitats, including marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
  5. The diet of a jacksnipe primarily consists of insects, worms, and other small invertebrates.
  6. Jacksnipes use their long, narrow bills to probe the mud and soil in search of food.
  7. While jacksnipes can be found in many parts of the world, their populations are declining due to habitat loss and degradation.
  8. The reddish brown feathers on a jacksnipe's back provide excellent camouflage in the dense vegetation it frequents.
  9. Jacksnipes often fly long distances during their annual migration, crossing vast bodies of water.
  10. The jacksnipe's zigzag flight pattern and unique vocalizations make it a fascinating bird to observe in the wild.

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a small short-billed Old World snipe, American sandpiper that inflates its chest when courtingA small European snipe (Limnocryptes gallinula); -- called also ju

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The jacksnipe is a small, migratory bird with a distinct appearance.

The plumage of a jacksnipe features a black head with prominent brown and yellow stripes.

During the breeding season, male jacksnipes emit a loud "drumming" sound to attract females.

Jacksnipes are found in a variety of wetland habitats, including marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.