numenius (Meaning)
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numenius (n)
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numenius Sentence Examples
- The numenius is a genus of wading birds in the family Scolopacidae.
- Numenius species are characterized by their long, curved beaks and migratory habits.
- The Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata) is a large numenius found in Europe and Asia.
- The whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is a medium-sized numenius found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
- The Eskimo curlew (Numenius borealis) is a small species of numenius that breeds in the Arctic tundra.
- The bar-tailed godwit (Numenius tahitiensis) is a long-distance migrant that breeds in Alaska and winters in New Zealand and Australia.
- The bristle-thighed curlew (Numenius tahitiensis) is a critically endangered species that breeds in the subarctic and winters in Polynesia.
- Numenius species are important components of coastal ecosystems, playing a role in nutrient cycling and seed dispersal.
- Threats to numenius populations include habitat loss, hunting, and pollution.
- Conservation efforts are underway to protect numenius species and their habitats.
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The numenius is a genus of wading birds in the family Scolopacidae.
Numenius species are characterized by their long, curved beaks and migratory habits.
The Eurasian curlew (Numenius arquata) is a large numenius found in Europe and Asia.
The whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus) is a medium-sized numenius found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
