Definition of Dotterels. Meaning of Dotterels. Synonyms of Dotterels

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Definition of Dotterels

Dotterel
Dotterel Dot"ter*el, a. [Cf. Dottard.] Decayed. ``Some old dotterel trees.' [Obs.] --Ascham.
Dotterel
Dotterel Dot"ter*el, n. [From Dote, v. i.] 1. (Zo["o]l.) A European bird of the Plover family (Eudromias, or Charadrius, morinellus). It is tame and easily taken, and is popularly believed to imitate the movements of the fowler. In catching of dotterels we see how the foolish bird playeth the ape in gestures. -- Bacon. Note: The ringed dotterel (or ring plover) is Charadrius hiaticula. 2. A silly fellow; a dupe; a gull. --Barrow.

Meaning of Dotterels from wikipedia

- The dotterel or Eurasian dotterel (Eudromias morinellus) is a species of plover found in the Northern Hemisphere. Dotterel may also refer to other plovers:...
- (trips) of dotterels p**** through each year at these usually inland arable or gr****y sites. The winter habitat is semi-desert. The dotterel's diet is made...
- ympev.2015.04.010. PMID 25916188. Jones, Nicholas (22 December 2019). "Dotterels hatching: Beachgoers urged to take care around tiny Kiwi battlers". The...
- various ground-nesting birds (family Charadriidae) akin to plovers and dotterels. They range from 10 to 16 inches (25 to 41 cm) in length, and are noted...
- The bird family Charadriidae includes the plovers, dotterels, and lapwings. The family contains 69 species that are divided into 10 genera. The family...
- red-capped plover (Anarhynchus rufica****s), also known as the red-capped dotterel, is a small species of plover. It breeds in Australia. This species is...
- "Wading birdsDotterels". Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Pierce, R. (1999). "Regional patterns of migration in the banded dotterel (Charadrius...
- suitable habitat within this range in all the mainland states. Inland dotterels prefer sp****ly vegetated habitat with low cover of 200–400 mm (7.9–15...
- Moriori: tchūriwat’, Charadrius novaeseelandiae), also known as the s**** dotterel, is a small plover endemic to New Zealand. Once found all around the New...
- The legs are pale orange. Unlike many other wading birds, black-fronted dotterels retain the same plumage all year round. Juveniles are duller in colour...