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Scolopax

Description:

Scolopax refers to a genus of long-billed woodland birds within the family Scolopacidae, commonly known as woodcocks. These birds are primarily known for their distinctive long beaks and their ability to probe the ground for insects and worms.

Senses:

Noun ( singular )

1. A migratory bird of the genus Scolopax, typically having mottled brown plumage and a long bill.

2. The genus of birds encompassing various species of woodcocks.

Noun ( plural )

1. Birds of the Scolopax genus collectively, often found in woodland habitats.

2. A group or collection of woodcocks.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to or characteristic of the Scolopax genus or woodcocks.

Sample Sentences:

• The scolopax emerged from the thick underbrush, its long bill pecking at the moist soil.
• During the spring, scolopaxes migrate to more favorable breeding grounds.
• The scolopax genus includes several species, such as the Eurasian woodcock and American woodcock.
• Woodlands provide an ideal habitat for scolopaxes, as they rely on the cover of trees to conceal themselves from predators.

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