dunlin

[duhn-lin]

dunlin Definition

  • 1a small sandpiper with a distinctive black belly during breeding season
  • 2a migratory bird that breeds in the Arctic and winters in coastal areas

Using dunlin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dunlin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The dunlin is a common sight on the beaches of the Pacific Northwest.

  • Example

    During breeding season, the dunlin's belly turns black.

  • Example

    Dunlins migrate from the Arctic to winter along the coastlines of Europe, Asia, and North America.

dunlin Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dunlin

Phrases with dunlin

  • a group of dunlins

    Example

    A dunlin flock was spotted on the beach this morning.

  • the seasonal movement of dunlins between their breeding grounds in the Arctic and their wintering grounds along the coasts of Europe, Asia, and North America

    Example

    The dunlin migration is a remarkable feat of endurance and navigation.

  • the natural environment where dunlins live and breed, typically wetlands and coastal areas

    Example

    The dunlin habitat is under threat from climate change and human development.

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Summary: dunlin in Brief

A 'dunlin' [duhn-lin] is a small sandpiper with a black belly during breeding season. It is a migratory bird that breeds in the Arctic and winters in coastal areas. The dunlin is commonly found on the beaches of the Pacific Northwest, and its migration is a remarkable feat of endurance and navigation.