semipalmated sandpiper
noun
a common North American sandpiper, Calidris pusillus, having semipalmate feet.
Origin of semipalmated sandpiper
1An Americanism dating back to 1800–10
Words Nearby semipalmated sandpiper
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How to use semipalmated sandpiper in a sentence
In neither case was the mate about as frequently occurs with the semipalmated sandpiper.
Life Histories of North American Shore Birds, Part 1 (of 2) | Arthur Cleveland BentIt was very similar to the note of the young semipalmated sandpiper.
Life Histories of North American Shore Birds, Part 1 (of 2) | Arthur Cleveland BentSuch birds are unmistakably different to anyone thoroughly familiar with the semipalmated sandpiper.
Life Histories of North American Shore Birds, Part 1 (of 2) | Arthur Cleveland BentThis is the semipalmated sandpiper, for semipalmated means "half-webbed," as its toes are.
Citizen Bird | Mabel Osgood Wright and Elliott Coues
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