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pec·toral sand·piper

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. pectoral sandpiper, jacksnipe, Calidris melanotosnoun

    American sandpiper that inflates its chest when courting

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  1. Pectoral sandpiper

    The pectoral sandpiper (Calidris melanotos) is a small, migratory wader that breeds in North America and Asia, wintering in South America and Oceania. It eats small invertebrates. Its nest, a hole scraped in the ground and with a thick lining, is deep enough to protect its four eggs from the cool breezes of its breeding grounds. The pectoral sandpiper is 21 cm (8.3 in) long, with a wingspan of 46 cm (18 in).

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  1. pectoral sandpiper

    The Pectoral Sandpiper is a small wading bird species that belongs to the family Scolopacidae. It is known for its distinctive pectoral markings and its long-distance migrations. These birds are typically found in the Arctic tundra and migrate to Southern Hemisphere grasslands. They have a long, pointed tail and wings, and a short, stout body with a strong bill. Pectoral sandpipers eat insects, spiders, and other small invertebrates. The term "pectoral" refers to their inflated chests, a characteristic of males during the mating season.

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  1. Pectoral Sandpiper

    The Pectoral Sandpiper is a small, migratory wader that breeds in North America and Asia, wintering in South America and Oceania. It eats small invertebrates. Its nest, a hole scraped in the ground and with a thick lining, is deep enough to protect its four eggs from the cool breezes of its breeding grounds. The pectoral sandpiper is 21 cm long, with a wingspan of 46 cm.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of pectoral sandpiper in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of pectoral sandpiper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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